Compensation for those who 'lend land'
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The Cabinet yesterday approved compensation for property owners who agree to allow flood water to be drained through their land.
Under the new regulation drafted by the Interior Ministry, residents in areas or villages that are not inundated would be rewarded if the authorities found it necessary to divert flood water to speed up drainage.
Meanwhile, Democrat MPs have pledged to contribute a month’s pay to help flood victims.
The main opposition party expects to raise Bt5 million for the relief fund.
Democrat MP Thaworn Senneam said his party believes that the flooding would stretch out for months, so the MPs would rally to assist the sufferers as long as it takes.
