Muslim flood victims in Chachoengsao seek Halal food

Khaosod•Society•13d ago

Reader Briefing

Muslim residents in Chachoengsao Province faced food insecurity during floods due to concerns over Halal standards until specific Halal meals were provided.

•Floods in Khlong Luang Phaeng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province affected over 2,400 households, including 300 Muslim households.
•Strict Muslim residents avoided some donated food because they were unsure if the ingredients and cooking processes were Halal.
•Some residents requested raw eggs to cook their own meals despite the food shortage.
•On September 30, 2026, 300 Halal meal boxes and 200 sets of drinking water were delivered to the affected Muslim community.

Overview

•Flooding in Khlong Luang Phaeng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province reached heights over 1.20 meters, making small cars unable to travel.
•The flood affected two large villages totaling over 2,400 households, including 300 Muslim households.
•Various agencies and the Royal Kitchen provided food and drinking water to the area over a period of 5 days.
•Some Muslim residents declined donated food because they were unsure of the source, utensils, or oil used in the cooking process.
•Some affected residents requested raw eggs to prepare their own food to ensure Halal compliance.
•On September 30, 2026, a Halal kitchen from Khlong 18, Don Chimpli Subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao District provided 300 Halal meal boxes and 200 sets of drinking water.
•Sasima stated that the provision of Halal food helps Muslim victims receive meals that are thorough and compliant with religious principles.
•The center continues to distribute meals from the Royal Kitchen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Key Entities

Place

Khlong Luang Phaeng Subdistrict(ต.คลองหลวงแพ่ง)

A flooded area in Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province.

Mueang District(อ.เมือง)

The district in Chachoengsao Province where Khlong Luang Phaeng Subdistrict is located.

Chachoengsao Province(จ.ฉะเชิงเทรา)ℹ️

The province experiencing severe flooding affecting multiple households.

Khlong 18, Don Chimpli Subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao District(คลอง 18 ต.ดอนฉิมพลี อ.บางน้ำเปรี้ยว)

The location of the Halal kitchen that provided food to flood victims.

Organization

Royal Kitchen(โรงครัวพระราชทาน)

An organization providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner to flood victims.

Person

Ms. Sasima(น.ส.ศศิมา)

A 38-year-old person who commented on the importance of providing Halal food to flood victims.