Thai Ministers Rush Flood Relief to Prachinburi Province
Thai cabinet ministers visited Prachinburi Province on 6 October 2026 to oversee flood relief operations, including a field kitchen providing meals and supplies. They inspected affected areas, shelters, and hospitals to assess needs and coordinate assistance. The mission follows government directives to mobilize resources for rapid aid and recovery until flood conditions subside.
On 6 October 2026, a delegation led by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchat Chomglin, along with Interior Minister Phallee Suwanchawi, Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaisset, and Prime Minister's Office Minister Pradit Prisananantakul, traveled to Prachinburi Province to monitor the flood situation and deliver aid. They inspected a field kitchen operated by the ministry at the 12th Military District training center, which was preparing meals and essential items for victims. The ministers then divided into teams: Suchat Chomglin and Phallee Suwanchawi visited severely flooded areas where travel was cut off; Pradit Prisananantakul and Siripong Angkasakulkiat checked evacuation shelters; Sabeeda Thaisset toured hospitals and relief centers to monitor patient care. The visit follows directives from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to mobilize government resources for rapid assistance and recovery. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment continues to deploy personnel, vehicles, and supplies, aiming to distribute 3,600 meal packs and ensure aid reaches all affected communities until flood conditions normalize.
