Government alerts 14 southern provinces for flood readiness

Thairath•Politics•17d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government has instructed governors in 14 southern provinces to prepare for floods and droughts with a priority on helping vulnerable groups.

•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn was assigned to lead flood and drought preparations in the southern region.
•Governors of 14 southern provinces must rehearse disaster responses and coordinate with local government organizations.
•Government agencies are tasked with using technology to analyze water management and reservoir releases.
•The government emphasizes providing public health readiness and emergency care for vulnerable groups.

Overview

•On August 9, 2026, Ploythalai Laksameesangchan announced government preparations for southern floods and droughts.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn ordered governors of 14 southern provinces to rehearse disaster responses and survey temporary shelters.
•The southern region faces two rainy seasons, with the Andaman coast starting in May and the Gulf of Thailand from October to January of the following year.
•The Office of National Water Resources, Royal Irrigation Department, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, and Meteorological Department must use technology for precise water management.
•Royal Irrigation Offices are instructed to control water drainage to align with local water situations.
•Provincial governors must coordinate with government, private sectors, and volunteers to prepare shelters and security for homes.
•The government emphasized that assistance for vulnerable groups must be the first priority.
•Following a disaster, agencies must survey and restore houses and locations so citizens can return to normal life quickly.

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Key Entities

Person

Ploythalai Laksameesangchan(พลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Transport, and Chairman of the Committee for the Prevention and Solution of Floods and Droughts in the Southern Region.

Organization

Office of National Water Resources(สำนักงานทรัพยากรน้ำแห่งชาติ)

An agency tasked with using technology to analyze data for water management.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

An agency tasked with using technology for water management and controlling water drainage.

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand(การไฟฟ้าฝ่ายผลิตแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An agency tasked with using technology to analyze data for water management.

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)

An agency tasked with using technology to analyze data for water management.

Place

Southern Region(ภาคใต้)

The area of Thailand consisting of 14 provinces facing risks of floods and droughts.

Andaman Coast(ฝั่งอันดามัน)

An area in the south where the rainy season starts from May onwards.

Gulf of Thailand Coast(ฝั่งอ่าวไทย)

An area in the south affected by rain from October to January of the following year.