The Thaiger
Thailand sets aside over 4 billion baht for flood relief
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today, September 29, that the government has set aside more than 4 billion baht from the remaining central budget for flood relief and recovery across Thailand.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today, September 29, that the government has set aside more than 4 billion baht from the remaining central budget for flood relief and recovery across Thailand.
- Speaking after the Cabinet meeting at Government House, Anutin said the reserve should be sufficient to address flooding nationwide, not only in Bangkok.
- Asked whether affected households would receive 9,000 baht each, Anutin said assistance must follow legal criteria, with affected areas and relevant agencies required to submit proposals for approval.
- The project has a budget of 160 billion baht and is expected to take eight years to complete.
Summary
Speaking after the Cabinet meeting at Government House, Anutin said the reserve should be sufficient to address flooding nationwide, not only in Bangkok.
Asked whether affected households would receive 9,000 baht each, Anutin said assistance must follow legal criteria, with affected areas and relevant agencies required to submit proposals for approval.