Sandbags placed along the bank of the Chao Phraya River in Sathon district to cope with possible flooding. (Photo:bangkokpost.com) Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on September 30 asked a promptresponse to floods now occurring in several provinces in upper Thailand.
Flooding incidents were reported on September 29 - 30 in some northernand northeastern provinces including Phrae and Phetchabun where oneparticular inundation had prompted an evacuation in several areas, following anight of torrential rain.
Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke revealed that the PMhas received updates on the flooding situation and instructed Deputy PrimeMinister Somsak Thepsutin to take charge of the flood response being led by theMinistry of Interior and the Ministry of Transport. The PMemphasised the need for all state agencies concerned to reach out to floodvictims as fast as possible to ensure their safety and flood relief.
Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang rushed to UdonThani province where two districts, Phen and Si That, were being inundated. He said he has instructed a number of military medical teams to be deployed inflood-hit areas to ensure flood victims receive proper care./.
