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Songkhla Flood Aid: 8 More Approved, Total 152 of 262, Inspection Continues

Songkhla Flood Aid: 8 More Approved, Total 152 of 262, Inspection Continues

Matichon•Society•1d ago

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Songkhla Province has approved funeral aid for an additional 8 flood victims, bringing the total to 152 out of 262 recorded deaths, with ongoing investigations.

  • •Songkhla Province approved funeral aid for 8 additional flood victims.
  • •This brings the total number of approved claims to 152 out of 262 recorded deaths.
  • •The provincial committee is continuing its review process to ensure fair assistance.
  • •The meeting took place on May 29th at the Songkhla Provincial Public Health Office.

Overview

  • •On May 29, Songkhla Provincial Public Health Office hosted a meeting.
  • •The committee considered and screened fatalities from the flood disaster.
  • •The meeting verified the report from the April 30, 2026 meeting.
  • •Funeral aid was approved for 8 individuals, with 1 case deferred for further appeal.
  • •Currently, 152 individuals out of 262 collected death records meet the criteria for aid.
  • •The committee continues to thoroughly inspect and consider all data.
  • •The objective is to provide assistance to victims and their families according to regulations.
  • •The committee will continue to investigate data and consider cases transparently and fairly.

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Key Entities

Place

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️
Location of the flood disaster and the committee's operations.

Person

Romdon Hayi-a-wae(นายรอมดอน หะยีอาแว)
Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province and chairman of the committee reviewing flood-related deaths.
Dr. Papon Deichaiset(นายแพทย์ปพน ดีไชยเศรษฐ)
Songkhla Provincial Public Health Officer and a member of the review committee.
Sophon Thongsai(นายโสภณ ทองไสย)
Head of the Songkhla Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office and a member of the review committee.

Organization

Songkhla Provincial Public Health Office(สำนักงานสาธารณสุข จ.สงขลา)
The administrative body that hosted the committee meeting and presented findings on deceased individuals.
Songkhla Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office(สำนักงาน ปภ.สงขลา)
An office involved in disaster management and represented at the committee meeting.
Committee for Causes of Death from Flood Events in Songkhla Province(คณะกรรมการสาเหตุการเสียชีวิตจากเหตุการณ์อุทกภัย จ.สงขลา)
The committee responsible for reviewing and approving funeral aid for flood victims.

Law

Cabinet Resolution(มติคณะรัฐมนตรี)
The policy framework guiding the payment of funeral expenses for disaster victims.