Buriram Flood Victims Receive 2.77 Million Baht Relief
Buriram Province has distributed the first round of flood relief funds, sending 2.77 million baht to 404 households across six districts. Residents confirmed receipt through bank visits and mobile apps, expressing relief and plans to repair flood‑damaged homes. Assistance for additional affected areas is still being processed.
On 20 October 2026, residents of Prakhon Chai district in Buriram Province went to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives to verify the flood relief transfers. The DDPM confirmed that payments had been made to 404 households in six districts—Nong Ki, Phlapphla Chai, Lahansai, Ban Kruat, Prakhon Chai, and Chalerm Phrakiat—amounting to 2,772,000 baht. Many checked their balances through mobile apps and expressed happiness, intending to use the money to repair flood‑damaged homes and belongings. The Buriram Provincial Disaster Relief Committee had already submitted requests for assistance to the DDPM for those six districts. According to the provincial disaster office, floodwaters affected 12 districts, 76 sub‑districts, 673 villages and 15,468 households, with 2,041 homes inundated. Assistance for the remaining six districts is still being compiled for approval. Under the criteria, households flooded for more than seven days receive 9,000 baht each, while those surrounded by water but not inundated receive 5,000 baht. Authorities have announced that eligible residents can check their payment status via mobile app or at their registered PromptPay‑linked bank.
