MP Criticizes Govt Flood Response as Slow, Urges Wider Aid
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Sakathee said that, although he too is a flood victim, the situation is far worse for residents of the Klong Chan and Rom Klao housing estates, where government assistance has been virtually absent. He noted that while main roads have been cleared, floodwaters still linger in small sois, leaving nearly 100,000 people unable to return to normal life. He urged the prime minister, who has appointed Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt as single command and the defense minister as flood incident commander, to dispatch teams to survey these alleys and speed up relief. He criticized the recent cash handout of 1,000 baht per person in Sai Mai district as a superficial gesture, arguing that the premier should use his authority to address the broader picture, streamline welfare payments, and facilitate damage assessments so people do not have to travel to police stations or district offices.
