“Phumtham” reveals that he is about to approve a central budget to help flood-affected areas.

"Phumtham" reveals that he is preparing to give orders in the Cabinet meeting to survey the damage to government offices, people's houses, flooding, and prepare to sign the approval of the central budget to help the affected areas. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, acting as the Prime Minister, revealed that today's cabinet meeting will discuss assistance and relief for the people affected by the flood situation. He will order the cabinet meeting to have the governors and heads of all government agencies urgently survey the damage because the water from the north has now come down and can be surveyed. They will survey all government agencies, government locations, and the houses of the people. Regarding the rehabilitation, he will order the cabinet meeting to work quickly. He emphasized that any issues that are submitted first will be processed first. He will sign the central budget, which can be implemented immediately. When asked if today's cabinet meeting would di scuss water and electricity bills for flood victims, Mr. Phumtham said he would look into the details again. We are concerned about this issue and have already given orders to agencies that are ready. Source: Thai News Agency