BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has partnered with four key agencies to strengthen the nation’s geohazard early warning system. The agreement, signed last week, includes the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the Royal Forest Department, the Department of Water Resources, and the Department of Mineral Resources. The collaboration is set to enhance monitoring and early warnings in high-risk areas to reduce the impact of landslides and other natural disasters.
In response to recent floods, the government is providing free repair services for vehicles and agricultural machinery damaged by the floods through the “Fix It Center” campaign. Local administrative bodies are also involved in clearing debris and restoring essential services.
The government has introduced relief measures for flood-affected households, including a waiver of electricity costs for September and a 30% discount for October. Financial assistance for home repairs is being processed, and officials expect recovery efforts in Mae Sai district to be completed by November.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has deployed teams to flood-hit areas in Chiang Rai to assist with clean-up operations and strengthen embankments along the Sai River. Survival kits, drinking water, and other essential supplies have been distributed to affected residents. An assessment of agricultural damage is also underway, with compensation to be provided to help farmers resume their activities as soon as possible. (NNT)
