PM certainly’ avoiding’ South comfort trips
PUBLISHED: 3 Dec 2024 at 04: 00
In response to the ongoing disaster issue, which has devasted some parts of the lower South, the government has announced plans to set up a federal disaster management center.
Jirayu Houngsub, a spokesman for the state, made an important point in a press statement about how the government has taken steps to address the disaster situation in southeastern provinces.
Mr. Jirayu made the announcement while he was trying to dispel the criticism that North Korean Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra avoids visiting the flooded places.
The government claimed that during the southern floods, the government ministers had been absent on a portable conference in Chiang Mai.
Ms. Paetongtarn wants to create a crisis management strategy to address the region’s present situation in the short, medium, and long run.
Mr. Jirayu cited the government’s top plans to establish a national committee with the sole goal of enhancing state response to natural disasters, including floods, floods, and other situations.
He added that the premier’s visit to the southern regions affected by flooding will be discussed at the weekly cabinet meet now.
However, the official noted that a visit by the excellent minister had both “pros and cons” because rainwater has receded in some places. He did not elaborate.
The key question is not whether Ms. Paetongtarn tours flooded or not. The prime minister’s continued commitment to directing anti-flood methods wherever she may be is what’s important, he said.
According to Vice Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, crucial upgrades to highways and transportation routes that have been damaged by storms have been completed, and Ms. Paetongtarn has increased the emergency expenditure for six southern counties from 20 million baht to 70 million ringgit.
” My husband is from the South. I deeply care for the people that”, Mr Phumtham quoted her as saying.
Pattani and Yala have been among the hardest-hit counties. In Pattani, storms have claimed seven life, while in Yala, over 184, 000 people across eight districts have been affected, with four deaths. The Bang Lang Dam is currently releasing managed waters, keeping water levels at a manageable level.