Pheu Thai Party Prepares to Sue State Agencies Over Failed Bangkok Flood Management

Key summary

The Pheu Thai Party plans to file a lawsuit with the Administrative Court against state agencies for negligence in managing the recent Bangkok floods. Party spokesperson Phongsakorn Khuangmueng stated that while citizens suffered damages worth hundreds of thousands of baht, government compensation was limited to mere thousands. The party cites specific failures including inadequate water drainage, broken pumps, delayed warnings, and the disappearance of Khlong Koo Bon. The lawsuit targets the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), and other relevant agencies to seek fair compensation and establish legal precedents for citizens to claim justice from the state.