Interior Ministry Orders Support for Flood Relief Registration

MGR Online•Politics•11d ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Interior has directed local officials to proactively assist citizens, especially the elderly and vulnerable, in registering for flood relief funds.

•Flood relief registration is open for residents in 65 provinces and Bangkok who were affected between May 15 and September 30, 2026.
•Registration began on October 2, 2026, via the Tang Rath application or in person at local administrative organizations and district offices.
•Deputy Minister of Interior Nai Phonphi Suwannachawi ordered officials to proactively help vulnerable groups instead of waiting for requests.

Overview

•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation opened flood relief registration on October 2, 2026.
•Relief is available for those with permanent residences in affected areas between May 15 and September 30, 2026, covering 65 provinces and Bangkok.
•Citizens can register through the Tang Rath application or submit documents in person at local administrative organizations or Bangkok district offices.
•Reports surfaced of a 66-year-old man being scolded by officials and other victims finding the registration process difficult.
•Nai Phonphi Suwannachawi stated that government officials must be a source of support for the people rather than adding to their burdens.
•Nai Phonphi Suwannachawi ordered provincial, district, and local administrative officials to proactively reach out to the elderly and vulnerable groups.
•Nai Phonphi Suwannachawi asserted that governors and district chiefs must take responsibility if problems occur in their areas.

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Key Quotes

Nai Phonphi Suwannachawi

"Government officials and local civil servants must be the reliance of the people in registering for relief funds from the government."

เจ้าหน้าที่ของรัฐ ข้าราชการในพื้นที่จะต้องเป็นที่พึ่งของประชาชนในการลงทะเบียนขอรับเงินเยียวยาช่วยเหลือจากรัฐบาล

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for overseeing governors and district chiefs to facilitate flood relief registration.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย (ปภ.))

The agency under the Ministry of Interior that opened the registration system for flood relief.

Tang Rath(ทางรัฐ)

The application used for registering for flood relief funds.

Person

Nang Sao Ploytale Laksameesaengchan(นางสาวพลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)

The Deputy Government Spokesperson who disclosed details regarding the flood relief registration.

Nai Phonphi Suwannachawi(นายพลพีร์ สุวรรณฉวี)

The Deputy Minister of Interior who ordered officials to facilitate registration for vulnerable groups.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

One of the affected areas where citizens can register for flood relief.