Bangkok: The National Environment Board, in collaboration with the National Institute of Development Administration, has expressed deep concern over the plight of flood victims in Southern Thailand and has mandated officials to extend comprehensive assistance to those affected.
According to Thai News Agency, the Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads, Mr. Pichit Hunsiri, has taken active measures to alleviate the suffering of flood victims in the southern region. He has instructed the Rural Roads Offices and District Offices in the affected areas to deploy personnel for close monitoring of water levels across the rural road network. The efforts include providing transport trucks, delivering relief bags, and ensuring the distribution of essential supplies such as drinking water and food.
As of 1:00 PM on November 23, the flood situation has impacted the rural road network across 13 provinces: Narathiwat, Pattani, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Phang Nga, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Satun, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Sawan, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, and Uthai Thani. A total of 69 roads have been affected, with 45 roads remaining passable and 24 roads currently impassable. The southern region is particularly affected, with 15 rural roads rendered impassable across five provinces, including specific routes in Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Pattani.
The Department of Rural Roads has taken proactive steps by installing warning signs, water level indicators, and safety poles to ensure public safety. Continuous monitoring of the flood situation is underway, with regular updates to be provided. Residents are encouraged to report flooding incidents to their local Rural Roads District Office or through the Department of Rural Roads hotline at 1146.