PR Department to coordinate flood relief in 6 Thai provinces

MGR Online•Politics•4d ago

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The Public Relations Department has been appointed as a data coordination center to streamline the delivery of supplies from the private sector to central kitchens in flood-affected areas.

•Supamas Isarabhakdi ordered the Public Relations Department to coordinate needs from flood-hit areas to the private sector.
•The operation focuses on 6 provinces currently facing flood situations: Nan, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Uttaradit, and Ubon Ratchathani.
•The first lot of supplies including meat, eggs, rice, and vegetables has been delivered to foundations operating central kitchens in Nan.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported that 25,058 households (78,241 people) across 10 provinces have been affected.

Overview

•Supamas Isarabhakdi assigned the Public Relations Department to expand the model of the Nan Joint Incident Command (JIC Nan) to serve as a coordination hub for flood relief.
•The initiative follows the policy of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to ensure food and drinking water reach affected citizens quickly.
•The Public Relations Department coordinates the delivery of raw materials such as chicken, pork, eggs, rice, and vegetables to central kitchens to assist residents who cannot cook due to damaged homes.
•Supamas Isarabhakdi coordinated with Deputy Minister of Interior Jesed Taiseth, who closely monitors flood relief in the areas.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on August 21, 2026, that 78,241 people in 10 provinces were affected, with 6 provinces still facing the situation.
•The Public Relations Department is tasked with reporting water situations and daily needs from shelters and central kitchens to prevent supply surpluses or shortages.
•Several areas have seen water levels recede and have entered the recovery phase.
•Donations can be sent to the donation center on the 1st floor of the Nan Provincial Hall.

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Key Quotes

Supamas Isarabhakdi

"The best help is the help that arrives in time for the next meal."

ความช่วยเหลือที่ดีที่สุดคือความช่วยเหลือที่ไปถึงทันมื้อต่อไป

Key Entities

Person

Supamas Isarabhakdi(ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)ℹ️

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office who oversees the Public Relations Department.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister leading the government's flood relief policies.

Jesed Taiseth(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who supervises flood relief in the affected areas.

Organization

Public Relations Department(กรมประชาสัมพันธ์)

The government agency appointed as the coordination center for flood relief data and supply delivery.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The agency reporting flood statistics and the number of affected households.

Nan Joint Incident Command(ศูนย์บัญชาการเหตุการณ์ป้องกันและแก้ไขปัญหาอุทกภัย จังหวัดน่าน)

Also referred to as JIC Nan, the operational model for coordinating flood relief in Nan province.

NBT2HD

A media channel providing updates on the flood situation.

Radio Thailand FM 92.5 MHz(สถานีวิทยุแห่งประเทศไทย FM 92.5 MHz)

A radio station providing updates on the flood situation.