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According to Setthawut Wonglewut, he has received the transfer notice and is ready to follow his superiors’ orders, having previously devoted his full effort to flood‑response duties. He noted that traveling out of Ban Sang is extremely difficult because floodwaters encircle the district on all sides, forcing him to search for any passable road to reach Bangkok. The officer added that he will proceed with the reporting process as soon as a viable route is found.

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