PM Assures Songkhla of Flood Preparedness

At 1:35 p.m. on July 10, 2025, at Wat Tha Chang in Bang Klam District, Songkhla Province, Prime Minister Anuthim Charnveerakul and the Interior Minister met with local residents. The PM said he had made full use of his day—spending the morning in Malaysia before visiting the Sadao border to open a new customs checkpoint and improve cross-border connectivity with Malaysia.

The PM emphasized that today's visit was not merely a courtesy call but an opportunity to discuss disaster prevention preparations. With the monsoon approaching in a few months, and given last year's severe flooding damage in Songkhla, the government has learned lessons and is fully preparing to prevent similar disasters and spare residents hardship.

The PM stated that if the government were not committed to resolving all issues before year's end, they would not have mobilized all relevant officials to meet with residents. Despite his concerns about potential failures, he brought all accountable parties together, positioning himself as the primary responsible party while ensuring shared responsibility across all ministries—from Transportation managing traffic, Finance managing budgets, Tourism ensuring visitor safety, and Public Health improving medical services affected by last year's flooding.

The PM confirmed that all soldiers, police, civil servants, provincial governors, and local officials are coordinated in the area to solve problems. He recalled being in Khon Kaen on a Saturday morning but rushed to Hat Yai after learning of severe flooding there. Critical shortages were discovered—even basic foods like noodle soup were unavailable because residents had hoarded supplies at home.

The PM noted that the major post-flood task is cleanup and sanitation, which typically takes one to two months before Hat Yai returns to normal. He emphasized the government's commitment to providing comprehensive assistance without abandonment, urging residents to be confident in these efforts.