Provincial courts accepting donations
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Members of the public can now make donations to help floodaffected people at 108 provincial courts nationwide, representatives of the Lawyers Council of Thailand told a press conference yesterday.
Bangkokians can make donations at the council’s office on Rajdamnoen Road.
Volunteer lawyers have also been dispatched to give advice to people whose personal documents have been swept away by floods.
In a related development, Phum Phairot Witthaya School in Bangkok’s Lak Si area has been set up as an evacuation shelter. It can support up to 300 evacuees.
Meanwhile, the prime minister’s spouse and those of the Cabinet ministers will repair floodhit schools, health centres and temples to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 84th birthday. They will spend Bt20 million on this project.
