Thai Social Minister Sends Aid to Flood-Hit Bangkok Community
We need to write a short summary 1-2 sentences, 120-220 characters, never more than 240. Must be in English. Summarize: Minister of Social Development and Human Security's delegate visited Wat Bang Toey, Bangkok, to follow flood situation a
On September 29, 2026, at 3:15 PM, Nikorn Somglang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, assigned Chokchai Wichianchaiya, Director-General of the Department of Older Persons, to visit Wat Bang Toey on Ramkhamhaeng Road (Sukhaphiban 1) in Bueng Kum District, Bangkok, together with Thaweepong Wichai-dit, Governor of the National Housing Authority, to monitor the flood situation and assist affected residents. They also collaborated with the Volunteers to Help in Times of Need Foundation and the Thai Red Cross Society to prepare 2,000 ready-to-eat meal boxes for distribution to residents in the Khlong Chan area. Officials from the Citizen Welfare Acceleration Center (SoRS) and the Social Assistance Center, PM 1300 hotline, and representatives of relevant agencies joined the field visit. Vulnerable groups and residents facing urgent difficulties can request assistance through the Citizen Welfare Acceleration Center via the PM 1300 hotline, available free of charge 24 hours a day.
