PM Anutin Visits Flood-Hit Prachin Buri, Promises Aid
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited flood‑stricken Prachin Buri Province on October 4, 2026, touring a field hospital and shelters. He assured victims that relief funds are secured, praised local officials and volunteers, and highlighted ongoing medical‑equipment needs. The PM promised home‑repair assistance and said the province would receive special attention.
During the visit, Anutin toured the field hospital at Camp Jakraphong, which had taken over patients from flooded provincial hospitals. Medical staff reported expanding ICU capacity at nearby hospitals and listed needed equipment such as ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and suction devices. He then went to a shelter at the new Prachin Buri transport office, where he greeted patients, elderly residents, and volunteers, and entered the kitchen. There he jokingly picked up a spatula but said he would not cook, prompting a cook to ask if he would fry food; he replied that he would avoid criticism. He praised the food, noting its color showed careful preparation, and urged that meals be ready for distribution. The kitchen prepares meals twice daily, at 3 a.m. and 5 p.m., for flood victims. Anutin confirmed that budget would be allocated to repair homes damaged by flooding and said the province would receive special attention. He praised Prachin Buri as the hardest‑hit area in the current flood wave, noting the provincial hospital had closed and patients relocated. He thanked the provincial administration office and volunteers for setting up a large kitchen that can feed multiple shelters, and stressed the need for expanded emergency budgeting to fully support relief efforts.
