NCPO Confirmed “Rumors of a big storm hitting Thailand, causing floods heavier than in 2011” It is not true, please do not pass it on, pointing out that next week many areas will enter the end of the early winter rains.
Mr. Jirayu Wongsap, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson of the Flood Victims Assistance Operation Center According to rumors on social media, “in 5 days, a large typhoon stronger than “Yagi” will occur and will move into Vietnam, through Laos, into Thailand, and will result in Bangkok experiencing floods twice as severe as in 2011. The Department of Meteorology and other government departments in the National Weather Service have checked the information from the Department of Meteorology and other government departments in the National Disaster Management Agency and confirmed that during that period there were no major storms that would affect Thailand. NAMED “CIMARON”, IT FORMED IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO MOVE ASHORE IN SOUTHERN JAPAN AND WEAKEN. Definitely not co
ming to Thailand.
The rain that occurred in Thailand This period is caused by a cold air mass from China spreading down to cover it, with rain increasing in the early stages, then decreasing, and entering the end of the early winter rain in Thailand.
As for the case of solving problems and remediing flood-affected areas. Mr. Jirayu said that the Prime Minister has urged the relevant agencies to quickly disburse relief money to people in flood-stricken areas. It has received a report from the Ministry of Home Affairs that it will be able to pay initial relief to victims in Chiang Mai Province. In order to alleviate the suffering of the people first, if there is any other damage, they will expedite the payment of assistance according to the rules, for example, in case of damage to the entire house, they will receive a subsidy of 230,000 baht per house, and in case of death, they will receive a subsidy of 50,000 baht.
“At the meeting, the NCPO urged the relevant agencies to expedite the payment of relief mone
y to alleviate the suffering of the people according to the instructions of the Prime Minister. Under the relevant regulations and laws, prompt assistance is the government’s top priority.” Mr. Jirayu said.
Source: Thai News Agency
