Thai Deputy Interior Minister Inspects Flood Relief Efforts in Lampang Province

Key summary

On October 24, Jaiseth Thai Seth, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior, visited Ban Mai Sri Bun Ruean in Ban Hong District, Lampang Province, to oversee flood relief operations under a government initiative to purchase disaster insurance for citizens. The visit included officials from the provincial governor's office, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, the Office of the Insurance Regulatory Commission, and local authorities. Mr. Thai Seth emphasized that while the government previously spent significant central budget on relief, starting in 2027 (B.E. 2570), the disaster insurance mechanism will help cover damages under coverage conditions, reducing the state's financial burden and allowing funds to be redirected toward prevention and risk reduction. In Lampang, 137 households have been affected by the floods. The minister also directed agencies to prepare for forest fires, smoke, and PM2.5 dust by analyzing past data to identify high-risk areas, and to improve water supply systems by inspecting quality and ensuring sufficient clean water for all households. He noted that with the world entering a 'boiling' state, disasters may occur anytime regardless of season, urging citizens to stay alert and prepared.