Defense Ministry Boosts Flood Clean-Up in Chiang Rai
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Defense has increased its deployment of troops and heavy equipment to support clean-up operations in flood-affected areas in Chiang Rai province. Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who heads the government’s response...
Thai Government Mobilizes Full Resources for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai Flood Relief
North —
On September 27th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her working team visited Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to oversee recovery efforts after widespread flooding and landslides.
The visit aims to coordinate...
Madam Pang joins UNICEF to distribute relief supplies for children and families affected...
BANGKOK, 26 September 2024 - Nualphan Lamsam, or Madam Pang, UNICEF Thailand National Ambassador, joined a UNICEF mission on Wednesday to distribute critical relief supplies, including hygiene kits, baby essentials, and learning materials, to...
Chiang Rai Floodwaters Recede, Residents Begin Cleanup Amid Water Shortage
Chiang Rai —
On September 15th, 2024, Chiang Rai local reporters provided an update on the flood situation. Water levels from the Kok River, which had inundated over 10 communities in Chiang Rai municipality, receded...
Peoples Party Leader Urges Government to Step Up Flood Relief Coordination in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai —
On September 14th, 2024, Mr. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the leader of the People's Party, posted on social media after leading party members to flood-hit areas in Mueang District, Chiang Rai.
Natthaphong monitored the...
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Floods Claim 16 Lives, Health Teams Deployed
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On September 14th, 2024, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, provided an update on the flood and landslide situation in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces between...
Machinery Deployed to Assist in Chiang Rai Flood-Affected Areas
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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has deployed machinery and personnel to assist with water supply needs in flood-affected areas of Chiang Rai.
DDPM’s operations team yesterday (Sep 13) began pumping raw...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Orders Urgent Flood Relief for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
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On September 12th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra convened a meeting with relevant agencies to address the severe flooding in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
Paetongtarn reported receiving updates from ministers since...
Thai Marine Police Rush to Rescue Flood Victims in Mae Sai District and Chiang...
Chiang Rai —
On September 12th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Thai Marine Police and Thai Highway Police were ordered to urgently assist flood victims in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai, by both land...
Ministry of Public Health Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency medical response teams (MERT) are on standby, ready to deploy...