Flood Victims: 3 Steps to Claim 170,000 Baht Aid

The Department of Agricultural Extension has outlined three key steps for farmers affected by the recent floods to receive compensation. Director-General Krit Uttawatevin stated that due to the flood situation across many areas of the country, the department has ordered field officials to closely monitor the situation, survey damage, provide advice, and expedite assistance so farmers can resume agricultural production as soon as possible.

From the flood situation between September 1 and October 18, 2026, based on data reported on October 29, 2026, 56 provinces were affected, impacting approximately 170,000 farmers and 1.831 million rai of agricultural land. Currently, surveys have been completed in 50 provinces, covering 39.1 percent of affected farmers, or 51,689 households, with damaged farmland totaling approximately 431,872 rai. This includes 333,785 rai of rice paddies, 73,552 rai of field crops and vegetables, and 24,225 rai of perennial fruit trees. The department expects to complete surveys and assistance by December 2026.

For affected farmers, there are three important steps: 1. Verify farmer registration: Farmers must check whether the crops planted in damaged areas are registered or have updated registration with the Department of Agricultural Extension before the disaster occurred, as this registration is crucial for verifying eligibility. 2. Submit assistance request form (Por Kor 01): Farmers can obtain the form at the district agriculture office in affected areas or download it from https://disaster.doae.go.th. The form must be verified and certified by the kamnan (subdistrict head), village head, subdistrict administrative organization, or mayor before submission to the district agriculture office. 3. Attend community meetings and follow announcements: After submitting the form, farmers must attend community meetings and monitor the list of those who pass verification, as well as any objection announcements at locations designated by local officials. If approved, the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will transfer funds directly to the farmer's bank account.

Assistance will follow the Ministry of Finance's 2025 regulations on emergency disaster relief funds. Farmers should continuously monitor information from their district agriculture office and local government agencies to avoid missing any steps. Additional inquiries can be made at the district agriculture office in the disaster area or the nearest provincial agriculture office.