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Govt Plans Rainy Season Response, Directs Livestock Dept for Animal Evacuation

Govt Plans Rainy Season Response, Directs Livestock Dept for Animal Evacuation

Thairath•Politics•23d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government has activated a comprehensive plan to mitigate the impact of the upcoming rainy season, focusing on protecting livestock from potential flash floods.

  • •The Thai government is preparing for the rainy season's potential impacts.
  • •The Livestock Department has been instructed to create an emergency animal evacuation plan.
  • •Measures include preparing high ground, temporary shelters, and sufficient feed and veterinary supplies.
  • •Farmers are advised to monitor livestock health and report any abnormalities to officials.

Overview

  • •The government has outlined a plan to manage the rainy season's effects.
  • •The Livestock Department is tasked with developing a strategic plan for evacuating livestock.
  • •Continuous rainfall poses a risk to agricultural areas and livestock farmers nationwide.
  • •The government has ordered the Livestock Department to enhance disaster preparedness measures.
  • •A system for managing emergency situations is to be established, prioritizing flood-prone areas.
  • •Preparations include identifying high ground and temporary animal shelters for heavy rainfall.
  • •Mobile veterinary units are to be deployed for rapid response to affected areas.
  • •Farmers are urged to observe livestock for signs of stress or illness due to high humidity and changing weather conditions.

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Key Entities

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️
The governing body of Thailand responsible for national policy and disaster response.
Livestock Department(กรมปศุสัตว์)
The government department responsible for animal health, welfare, and husbandry, tasked with creating an animal evacuation plan.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The administrative body that supports the Prime Minister of Thailand, with which the Deputy Government Spokesperson is affiliated.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)
The ministry that oversees agricultural policies and practices in Thailand, which issued directives regarding the rainy season response.

Person

Deputy Government Spokesperson(รองโฆษกรัฐบาล)
An official spokesperson for the Thai government who conveyed information about the rainy season response plan.
Maj. Patarassami Thongsawyokorn(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)
The Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the government's rainy season preparedness and animal evacuation plans.
Farmers(เกษตรกร)
Individuals engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry who are the primary focus of the government's preparedness plan.
Veterinarians(สัตวแพทย์)
Professionals providing medical care for animals, whose services will be deployed through mobile units in disaster-affected areas.

Timeline

June 4, 2026(วันที่ 4 มิถุนายน 2026)
The date when the Deputy Government Spokesperson announced the government's rainy season preparedness plan.