Dr. Ek rebuts Suphanat on flood relief funds and disaster insurance

MGR Online•Politics•5d ago

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Government spokesperson Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut denies claims by MP Suphanat Meenachainan that flood relief funds have been exhausted.

•Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut stated that flood relief funds are available from the remaining 2026 budget.
•Suphanat Meenachainan claimed that 5,290 million baht in flood relief funds had run out.
•The government is utilizing remaining central funds and emergency disaster grants for relief.
•World Bank and IMF recommendations support the implementation of national disaster insurance.

•Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut accused Suphanat Meenachainan of posting incorrect information to gain attention.
•Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut stated that approximately 4,700 million baht from the central budget ending September 30, 2026, is being used for relief.
•Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut noted that provincial governors can authorize disaster payments of 50 million baht per province, while Bangkok is allocated 100 million baht.
•The Ministry of Finance has already allowed provinces to expand their spending limits.
•Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut argued that relying on traditional central budget systems for recovery is a management risk due to unpredictable events.
•Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut advocated for national disaster insurance to reduce budget risks and speed up citizen assistance.
•Dr. Ekkapop Pienpiseut mentioned that the World Bank and IMF recommend countries consider disaster insurance for disaster management.

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Ekkapop Pienpiseut(เอกภพ เพียรพิเศษ)

Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Suphanat Meenachainan(ศุภณัฐ มีนชัยนันท์)

Bangkok MP from the People's Party.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which Suphanat Meenachainan belongs.

World Bankℹ️

An international organization that recommends disaster insurance for disaster management.

IMF(ไอเอ็มเอฟ)ℹ️

An international organization that recommends disaster insurance for disaster management.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry that enabled provinces to expand their spending limits for flood relief.

DDPM(ปภ.)

The department whose Director-General oversees the 100 million baht limit for the Governor of Bangkok.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพ)ℹ️

The area where the governor can request a 100 million baht limit from the DDPM.