"Somsak" flew expressly to Sukhothai to deliver 2,000 relief kits and provide relief to the 5 dead, emphasizing the Prime Minister's orders to expedite relief. Ready to urgently coordinate with the Department of Highways Repair Siripanyarat Bridge I'm afraid of more damage.

Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, along with Mrs. Anongwan Thepsuthin, former Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Ms. Natthida Thepsuthin, daughter of Mr. Manu Phukprasert, Mayor of Sukhothai Provincial Administrative Organization, Mrs. Pansiri Kulnat. Siri, Sukhothai MP, Ms. Prapaporn Thongpaknam, Sukhothai MP, Mr. Khetphong Kulnaratsiri, Deputy Mayor of Sukhothai Provincial Administrative Organization, visited the area in Sukhothai Province. To provide 2,000 relief bags to disaster victims in 2 areas: Wat Ban Rai, Si Samrong District and Wat Pak Khlong, Mueang District. In addition, compensation money was given to the families of 5 people who died from flooding in Sukhothai Province by giving It is a funeral expense of 50,000 baht each and a living fund for the family of the deceased of 30,000 baht each.

Mr. Somsak said that the flood situation in Sukhothai province As a result, people in 9 districts, 16,168 households, have been affected, and 143,295 rai of agricultural land has been damaged, making the government, especially Prime Minister Settha Thavisin, concerned. Therefore, he urged himself to hasten to provide relief. which was yesterday He held a meeting of the Disaster Victim Assistance Fund Committee. The Office of the Prime Minister urgently approves financial aid to help those affected by flooding, such as in Sukhothai Province. received basic assistance These are 2,000 survival kits worth more than 1.4 million baht and will help provide relief to the deceased. In Sukhothai Province, 5 cases, funeral expenses of 50,000 baht each and living expenses of 30,000 baht each.

“Although I have been feeling unwell for several days now. Due to little rest Therefore, vertigo occurs. It's not convenient to walk. But when the meeting of the Aid Fund Committee passed a resolution to provide relief, I immediately flew back to Sukhothai Province. Because I want to heal the people. that are affected as quickly as possible, so please believe that When a problem occurs We will not abandon each other. Me as a politician I will do my best to take care of the people,” Mr. Somsak said.

Mr. Somsak said that as for solving long-term water management problems, He has pushed for a drainage system project on the right bank of the Yom River, a distance of more than 51 kilometers, which will connect all 3 districts and 11 sub-districts, which will make it possible to help drain water so that people will be less affected. Including being able to store water for use in the dry season. By this project It will be connected from Thang Mai Canal, Pak Khwae Subdistrict, Chat Khlong, Wang Yai Subdistrict, Rakam Canal, Ban Rai Subdistrict, Nong Sing Subdistrict, Nong Klap Subdistrict, Khlong Phraong, Wang Mai Khon Subdistrict, and Nam Chon Subdistrict, Pa Kum Ko Subdistrict. At the same time, he is pushing Push for the construction of a canal around Si Samrong District, currently designing and conducting a public hearing. But it still cannot be driven in this year's budget. which should begin operations in 2025

“I want the people to listen to that. These things must be done. and doing projects to solve water problems If you don't want to do it, you can do it. Because it has to go through many steps, from 1. local leaders proposing the project 2. the governor Meeting to approve 3. Basin head approves 4. National Water Board of which I am the chairman Give approval and 5. Enter the budget process. Therefore, it will be seen that in doing the project It's not easy. Must pass approval in several steps. Therefore, it can be believed that Each project that drives Will be able to help the people Definitely will be less affected,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

Mr. Somsak further said that from the damage in the Thap Phueng area, we have now received a budget to repair it. From now on, we will divert water from Kamphaeng Phet Province. Pass through Khlong Ta Sap and get off in front of Yang Sai Subdistrict Administrative Organization to bring water for use in the dry season. But preventing flooding We have to be patient for a while longer. Waiting for the budget to drive the project There will be an opportunity to correct long-term wisdom, which today is a good opportunity for him to be Deputy Prime Minister. Supervise both roads and water. will be able to come and help the people Because he gives importance to every dimension, even the artesian well.

In addition, after giving the relief bags, Mr. Somsak also visited the area around Siripanyarat Bridge. Si Samrong District This is the point where the bridge broke. By Mr. Somsak has coordinated with the Department of Highways To quickly come in and take corrective action. Because there is concern that There may be another large mass of water flowing in. will result in this area Received extensive damage. and affect the people that must pass through .

Source: Thai News Agency