Bangkok:Thai troops and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) are joining forces in three flood-affected areas to provide relief until the situation improves.
According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Army, in collaboration with the BMA, is focusing on accelerating repairs, managing waste, and assisting residents in flood-hit areas. The relief efforts are ongoing as the authorities seek to alleviate the suffering of the affected population.
The Department of Civil Affairs, Royal Thai Army, along with the BMA Permanent Secretary, recently visited Lat Krabang and Nong Chok districts in Bangkok. They monitored electrical and automotive repair efforts at Rattanakhosin Somphot Lat Krabang School, inspected temporary waste collection points in the Rom Klao housing community, and assessed flood management at the Chao Phraya Surawong Waiwat Auditorium, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Additionally, they evaluated water management in Flora Ville Village, Nong Chok district, to meet residents' needs effectively.
In a separate operation, the Disaster Relief Center of the Royal Thai Army deployed a rapid response disaster relief team to Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province. The team, equipped with trucks and a flat-bottomed boat, facilitated travel and distributed essential supplies to those affected by the flooding.
Similarly, another rapid response team from the Mobile Development Unit 13 was sent to Chom Pluak Subdistrict, Bang Khon Thi District, Samut Songkhram Province, to provide drinking water and coordinate further assistance for the flood-stricken residents.
The Royal Thai Army, alongside the Military Development Command, is committed to closely monitoring the flood situation. They will continue to work with the BMA and relevant agencies to provide necessary support, aiming to minimize the flood impact, ensure public safety, and expedite the recovery process.