Prime Minister Orders Storm Readiness Amid Flood Response Meetings
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a third day of meetings with the National Disaster Prevention and Relief Command to coordinate flood relief efforts. He called for a single data set to avoid public confusion and ordered preparations for possible heavy rainstorms on October 4-5. Officials are readying personnel, equipment, shelters, and contingency plans to respond effectively.
On October 2, 2025, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the third consecutive daily meeting of the National Disaster Prevention and Relief Command at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Bangkok. Attendees included Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ek Niti Nititthaprasert, Defense Minister General Adul Bunthammacharoen, Interior Ministry officials, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and military commanders. The Prime Minister stressed the need for a single, unified data set to prevent public confusion and directed agencies to monitor the heightened risk of heavy rainstorms expected on October 4-5, noting that the situation remains uncertain. He ordered comprehensive preparations, including personnel, equipment, food supplies, evacuation shelters, and contingency plans, to ensure an effective response to any flooding. Participants reviewed progress on flood relief efforts, emphasized integrated operations, and agreed to continually assess and adjust plans based on the latest information from the field.
