PM Allocates 100 Million Baht Per Deputy PM For Flood Emergency Response
Prime Minister allocates 100 million baht to each deputy PM for emergency flood response in northern Thailand, as authorities issue alerts and coordinate evacuation plans across flood-prone regions.
The Deputy Interior Minister confirmed plans to manage flooding in the North and Northeast, while announcing that the Prime Minister has allocated 100 million baht to each deputy prime minister to handle the water emergency. At 12:10 p.m. on August 11, 2025, at Government House, Jetsada Thaiyaseth, Deputy Interior Minister, addressed current flooding in several areas, noting that the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is coordinating with the National Disaster Warning Center.
Cell Broadcast alerts were issued before noon on August 11 for areas in Chiang Rai province, the Mekong River, and Phayao province. The Northeast region, where Mekong water levels are rising steadily, remains under full surveillance in all areas.
Jetsada discussed monitoring efforts in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai province during the flood season, confirming that contingency plans are in place with multiple drills already conducted. Provincial governors have been instructed to coordinate with local agencies for preparedness. In case of emergency, alerts will be sent via Cell Broadcast system, along with announcements through village networks, local radio stations, and community leaders.
When residents receive warning messages, they are asked to implement their rehearsed emergency plans and cooperate with local leaders in evacuating themselves and their vehicles.
Jetsada also revealed that following the Prime Minister's assignment of deputy prime ministers to oversee nationwide flood and drought management, a report was presented at today's cabinet meeting (August 11). The Prime Minister authorized an additional emergency budget allocation of 100 million baht to each deputy prime minister to support flood-affected areas and address drought conditions.
The Prime Minister hopes these funds will effectively support affected residents and address both current flooding and potential drought situations expected next year. He also instructed authorities to identify water storage areas during the current flood season to help mitigate potential drought conditions in early next year.
