Education Minister Deploys Vocational Volunteers to Aid Flood Victims
Education Minister Prasert Chantharavong has directed vocational Fix it Center teams to assist flood victims across 27 provinces and Bangkok, with over 10,700 people already helped. Volunteers have provided meals, shelter, repairs of appliances and motorcycles, and other support. The minister pledged ongoing assistance until normal life returns.
Education Minister Prasert Chantharavong has ordered Fix it Center units in all flood-affected areas to remain with the public and not leave anyone behind. Vocational volunteers have already helped over 10,700 people across 27 provinces and Bangkok. On 10 October 2026, Minister Prasert Chantharavong of the Ministry of Education directed Fix it Center centers in every flood-hit locality to continuously assist residents during the disaster and recovery phases, urging teachers, staff, and vocational students to apply their knowledge and skills to ease hardship. He stressed that all centers must stay with the community and not abandon anyone.
The Office of the Vocational Education Commission reported that from 27 September to 9 October 2026, volunteer operations covered 27 provinces and Bangkok, serving 10,704 individuals. Assistance included preparing over 34,000 meal and drink packs, setting up shelters, repairing 4,203 electrical appliances, fixing 5,317 motorcycles, inspecting 33 cars, servicing 486 professional tools, checking home electrical systems in 32 houses, handling 95 other cases, and providing public advice on various matters.
The Ministry of Education and the commission will monitor the Fix it Center operations and volunteer units in the field to ensure everyone can access food, shelter, and essential repairs. Minister Prasert said he will continue to monitor the situation, especially in areas still affected or needing help, and emphasized that the mission will persist until all people can return to normal life.
