A government spokesman said the Prime Minister was concerned about flash floods. Surat Thani Province ordered all parties to urgently help people Keep an eye on the situation closely 24 hours a day.
Today (7 May) Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense care for people Surat Thani Province After receiving reports of heavy rain in the area Surat Thani Province, which has 3 districts affected by flash floods. flowing wild water and overflowing river banks, namely Vibhavadi District, Chaiya District and Tha Chang District, including 3 sub-districts and 8 villages, where the Prime Minister is concerned about all affected households order the Ministry of the Interior Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Military units in the area of the Provincial Police, Surat Thani Province and related agencies to provide basic assistance to people Emphasize to alert people living along the canal to be vigilant. to move the necessary things up high Ready to arrange surveillance officers to closely monitor the situation 24 hours a day
Mr. Thanakorn said From the announcement of the latest edition of the Meteorological Department this morning. Weather warning for the low pressure cell in the lower Bay of Bengal. It is becoming a cyclone during 7-9 May, so Thailand will have more rain and heavy rain in some places. and resulting in heavy rainfall in the south Wild water flows with strong winds, which the Prime Minister monitors the situation and sends his concern to the people in the south, beware of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain Including leaving the sailors to sail with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
“The Prime Minister urged the public to closely monitor heavy rain alerts from government agencies. Ask the local authorities, especially the local authorities. which is at the front to help people in the area to be affected by the situation as little as possible as well as to accelerate and alleviate the suffering of the people immediately and alerting people to be prepared to evacuate in a timely manner,” said Thanakorn.