BMA opens online flood relief and updates waste management

Matichon•General•22d ago

Reader Briefing

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is launching an online system for flood relief applications and coordinating with national agencies to manage water-logged waste.

•BMA will open an online flood relief application system on the evening of October 2.
•Governor Chadchart Sittipunt implemented a 'Buddy District' system to move waste from affected areas.
•Waste is being transported to three BMA disposal centers: Nong Khaem, On Nut, and Sai Mai.
•BMA is collaborating with the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

Overview

•On October 2, Chadchart Sittipunt, Phornphrom Na S. Wikitsreth, and Kunanop Lertphraiwan held a briefing at the Bangkok Flood Control Center.
•BMA is preparing to launch an online portal this evening for citizens to upload evidence and request flood relief funds.
•Chadchart Sittipunt coordinated with the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation to establish joint working groups in every district office.
•BMA is using a 'Buddy District' system where unaffected districts support waste collection in disaster-hit areas.
•Phornphrom Na S. Wikitsreth noted that flood waste is often large, swollen, and water-logged, making it difficult to separate for recycling.
•Waste collected from areas like Rom Klao, Bang Bua, and Lat Phrao is being sent to Nong Khaem, On Nut, and Sai Mai disposal centers.
•Kunanop Lertphraiwan stated that citizens unable to use the online system can still apply for relief in person at their local district offices.
•Phornphrom Na S. Wikitsreth requested equipment including cranes and excavators from the Royal Thai Armed Forces to assist in critical areas.

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Key Quotes

Chadchart Sittipunt

"I have already informed the Minister of Interior 3 regarding the involvement of the DDPM because, ultimately, restoration requires the military, DDPM, and BMA working together."

ตอนนี้ได้เรียนท่านรัฐมนตรี มท.3 เรื่องให้มีปภ. เข้ามาร่วมด้วย เพราะสุดท้ายแล้วการฟื้นฟูต้องมีทหาร มีปภ. มีกทม.ร่วมงานกัน

Phornphrom Na S. Wikitsreth

"There is no open dumping; it goes to the 3 centers and immediately enters factory systems, whether they are Transfer Stations or other plants."

ไม่ได้มีการเทกอง คือไปที่ 3 ศูนย์เข้าระบบโรงงานต่างๆไม่ว่าจะเป็น Transfer Station หรือว่าโรงต่างๆทันที

Key Entities

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

Governor of Bangkok.

Phornphrom Na S. Wikitsreth(พรพรหม ณ.ส. วิกิตเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Governor of Bangkok.

Kunanop Lertphraiwal(คุณานพ เลิศไพรวัลย์)

Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The local government authority managing Bangkok's flood relief and waste disposal.

Ministry of Defence(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️

A government ministry providing personnel and equipment for flood restoration.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

A government agency coordinating personnel and tools to help citizens in affected areas.

Royal Thai Armed Forces(กองทัพไทย)ℹ️

An entity providing heavy equipment and manpower to BMA district directors.

Place

Bangkok Flood Control Center(ศูนย์ควบคุมระบบป้องกันน้ำท่วมกรุงเทพมหานคร)

The location where BMA officials revealed the flood and waste management situation.

Nong Khaem(หนองแขม)

One of the three BMA waste disposal centers.

On Nut(อ่อนนุช)ℹ️

One of the three BMA waste disposal centers.

Sai Mai(สายไหม)ℹ️

One of the three BMA waste disposal centers.

Keha Rom Klao(เคหะร่มเกล้า)

An area with significant accumulated flood waste.

Bang Bua Community(ชุมชนบางบัว)

An area where BMA has mobilized staff and dump trucks to remove waste.

Lat Phrao(ลาดพร้าว)

An area where BMA has mobilized staff and dump trucks to remove waste.