Government Transfers 284.8M Baht Flood Aid to 38,194 Families
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The DDPM announced the transfer of additional flood relief funds to 38,194 households, totaling 284.8 million baht, covering 16 provinces and Bangkok. The public can check their accounts from 11:00 AM today.
On October 30, DDPM Director-General Niwat Phongsitthaworn revealed that relief payments for flood-affected citizens are being processed by the DDPM, Government Savings Bank, and BMA. Funds have already been transferred to victims in many areas. Today, 38,194 households will receive payments, broken down into 23,462 households receiving 9,000 baht each and 14,732 households receiving 5,000 baht each, for a total of 284,818,000 baht. The coverage spans 16 provinces and Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Chainat, Saraburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Chachoengsao, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Sa Kaeo, Buriram, Sisaket, Khon Kaen, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Samut Sakhon, and Phang Nga.
Niwat added that the DDPM has sent verified victim data from provinces and Bangkok to the Government Savings Bank. Specifically for Bangkok, 10,169 households will receive relief. The bank will transfer funds into accounts linked to national ID numbers starting from 11:00 AM onward. The public is urged to check their bank accounts for the transfers.
