“Minister Narumon” leads the Ministry of Agriculture Went to the area to follow up on the flood situation in Ayutthaya-Pathum Thani provinces, revealing a request for a central budget of 3,700 million to provide relief and rehabilitate farmers.
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“Minister Narumon” leads the Ministry of Agriculture Went to the area to follow up on the flood situation in Ayutthaya-Pathum Thani provinces, revealing a request for a central budget of 3,700 million to provide relief and rehabilitate farmers. Expected to attend the meeting The Cabinet this week, while “Thammanat” and his wife “Atthakorn” went to the same area, explained that they were just coming to observe.
Date: 5 Oct. 2024 Mrs. Narumon Phinyosinwat Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, together with Mr. Itthi Sirilatthayakorn, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Mr. Akara Phromphao, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Went to the area to monitor the flood situation in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. and Pathum Thani Province Starting at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ban Pom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province is the first stop, with Mr. Niwat Rungsakhon, Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, and Mr. Det Lekwichai, Deputy Director-General, acting on behalf of the Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department. Briefing on the water situation in the area of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
Mrs. Narumon said after following the water situation that From being briefed on the current situation Water will definitely not flood Bangkok like in 2011 due to the increased water volume and water storage. According to the Deputy Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, the information was reported. However, The government is not complacent. and Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Always coordinated with the Royal Irrigation Department. To prepare a drainage plan if there is a storm and there is an increase in rainfall. Including managing obstacles to water passage in various drainage canals.
When asked about compensation for farmers affected by the latest floods, Ms. Narumon stated that the Ministry of Agriculture has assessed the damage. and laid out a budget that will be used for the total rehabilitation of approximately 3,700 million baht and has sent the information to the Ministry of Interior. which is expected to bring the matter to the meeting Cabinet to consider and approve next week. This budget will be used for rice matters, such as preparing rice seeds for distribution. Including helping the livestock and fishing sectors that were damaged.
“The Ministry of Agriculture has discussed Because there is information from farmers in the area that it won’t take until the water level recedes to get the budget. and the item will arrive It may not be in the planting season anymore. Therefore, he consulted with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture. And to follow up on matters at the Budget Office as has been proposed, whether in some areas, at certain points, in some budgets, whether the budget will be changed to rehabilitation with additional money for farmers or not,” Mrs. Narumon said.
Mr. Det Lekwichai, Deputy Director-General, acts on behalf of the Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department. Explained the issuance of the warning announcement. Chao Phraya Basin No. 10, area 11 provinces, prepare to deal with rising water levels. After the Chao Phraya Dam drained water, he added that In order for us to drain water from the Chao Phraya River in excess of 2,000 cubic meters/second, we must request permission from the National Water Resources Committee (NHRC). This cannot be done by the Royal Irrigation Department alone, which the NHRC has already granted permission. Therefore, relevant agencies must be notified to prepare. The drainage will be done in steps, gradually releasing water. The drainage will occur. It may not be to the level that we have asked for permission from the NCCC, but it is necessary to request it in advance. Because you must request 3 days in advance.
Then Mrs. Narumon along with 2 Deputy Ministers of Agriculture and the group traveled to Intharam Temple, Wat Taku Subdistrict, Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. along with going to check the water volume at the Khlong Ta Nueng water gate, Thang Chang Subdistrict, Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and travel to the Pak Khlong Rangsit pumping station Liap Khlong Prapa Road, Ban Mai Subdistrict, Mueang Pathum Thani District, Pathum Thani Province
The reporter reported that Captain Thammanat Phromphao, MP for District 1, Phayao Province, Palang Pracharat Party, took Ms. Thanaporn Sriwirat, his wife, and Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, MP for Chachoengsao. Palang Pracharat Party Traveled to the area of Wat Intharam, Wat Taku Subdistrict, Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The same point as Mrs. Narumon. along with Mr. Thawiwong Tothawiwong, MP for Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, People’s Party, to visit villagers who are experiencing severe flooding problems.
Capt. Thammanat set up a discussion circle with the people in the area about the problems that were occurring. and the need for various assistance from the government, along with stating that he is a member of parliament representing the people Ready to take care of Thai people throughout the country There is no need to take care of only Phayao Province. Today he has coordinated with the local MPs to ask all brothers and sisters to come together because the Minister of Agriculture Come listen to our calls and suggestions here yourself.