Thai FDA Delivers Essential Medicines and Consumer Goods to Red Cross Foundation for Flood Relief

Key summary

On October 14, 2026, at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) office in Nonthaburi Province, Dr. Supattra Boonsam, Executive Director of the FDA, handed over essential medicines, medical supplies, and consumer goods to Dr. Saissam Wongsasulak, a board member of the Volunteer Foundation for Mutual Aid (VFMF) and President of the Red Cross Thailand's fundraising committee. The donation supports the preparation of royal relief kits for citizens affected by flooding across various regions in the country. The FDA, acting as the public health ministry's agency responsible for medical supply reserves and logistics, established a 'National Disaster Medicine and Supply Support Center' to coordinate with government and private sector partners. This specific delivery included six types of consumer goods totaling 4,978 items: laundry powder, toothpaste, insect repellent pads, instant noodles, canned fish, and pickled cabbage in cans. The shipment also comprised 1,000 sets of home medicine kits and 1,200 adult diapers. These supplies will be transferred via the VFMF to flood victims in affected areas. Dr. Saissam expressed gratitude to the FDA and all network partners for their contribution, noting that these items are crucial for alleviating suffering among flood survivors. The FDA Executive Director reaffirmed the agency's commitment to continuously coordinating health product support and thanked all stakeholders for their joint efforts to ensure timely access to medicines, medical supplies, and essential goods for disaster-affected populations.