Defense Minister Leads Flood Preparedness Check in Songkhla
Defense Minister Adul Bunthammajarern visited Songkhla to check flood preparedness for Hat Yai, ordering full integration of agencies and preparation of equipment. Accompanied by senior defence and interior officials, they reviewed drainage systems, at‑risk areas, and coordination plans with local authorities and the Royal Irrigation Department. The advance measures aim to enable a rapid, effective response to any flooding.
Defense Minister Adul Bunthammajarern led a delegation of senior defence and interior officials to Songkhla on October 6, 2026, to assess the region’s readiness for potential flooding in Hat Yai. The team examined drainage systems, inspected at‑risk areas, and listened to preparedness plans from the Fourth Army Region, Songkhla provincial authorities, the Royal Irrigation Department, and related agencies. They emphasized the need for full inter‑agency coordination, ready personnel, vehicles, and equipment to ensure swift assistance to the public should flooding occur.
