Bangkok Governor Details Flood Relief Funds and Online Claim System
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Bangkok Governor Chadchat Sittipunt spoke at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on September 30, 2069, about the city’s flood‑relief funds. He said the relief follows existing DPM rules, with five of the seven to eight eligible categories covering government‑assisted home repairs that must match the actual damage. Bangkok will provide two additional items, mainly rental assistance, which the city will fund directly or seek approval from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council. Payments are made case‑by‑case, requiring evidence such as photos, and an online platform is under development to let residents upload pictures and submit claims easily.
He noted that the exact total amount to be paid has not yet been calculated, as data collection is ongoing and must reflect the true extent of damage. The 9,000‑baht per household amount comes from the government as a mental‑consolation grant, not from Bangkok’s budget. Chadchat emphasized that assistance should be scaled to the severity of loss, rather than a flat rate for everyone, citing the prime minister’s comment that not everyone receives the same amount.
Regarding timing, he acknowledged that disbursement will not be immediate because budgetary procedures require careful verification, a process that has taken considerable time in past events. He also said that the 9,000‑baht government grant is separate from Bangkok’s repair compensation, similar to the approach taken during the Chiang Rai floods, where a different category was used to avoid duplicate claims. On disaster insurance for Bangkok residents, Chadchat said he needs to review the details before confirming whether city dwellers will be included.
