Cabinet Approves Tiered Flood Relief Measures for Over 171,000 Households

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved tiered flood relief measures for people affected by flooding during the rainy season of 2025, with compensation payments ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 baht per household. The initiative will cover over 171,000 affected households across 22 provinces. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, stated that the flooding has caused damage to affected individuals. At the 1/2025 meeting of the Natural Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) on October 6, 2025, the Prime Minister ordered a study to explore ways to provide assistance to people affected by prolonged flooding. The Ministry of Interior proposed initial relief payments to flood-affected families in cases of flooding in their regular residences. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) will manage the budget and disburse relief funds through the Government Savings Bank. The relief measures are based on the duration of flooding at permanent reside nces. Households flooded for 31-60 days will receive 5,000 baht, those flooded for 61-90 days will receive 10,000 baht, those facing 91-120 days of flooding will receive 15,000 baht, and households flooded for 121 days or more will receive 20,000 baht. The plan aims to alleviate suffering and ensure that livelihoods return to normalcy as soon as possible. The affected provinces include Chachoengsao, Chainat, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Sawan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Prachinburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Sisaket, Saraburi, Singburi, Sukhothai, Suphanburi, Ang Thong, Udon Thani, and Ubon Ratchathani. The government emphasizes the accuracy and transparency of eligibility verification. Local authorities will issue disaster relief certificates, reviewed by village communities and re-verified by the Provincial and District Aid Committees to ensure aid reaches those affected and prevent duplicate payments.