Long-term flood victims to get extra help
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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is searching for additional measures to assist people who have suffered through flooding for more than a week.
In addition to the Bt5,000 allowance currently available, Yingluck said she had assigned a committee led by Interior Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit to take charge of finding ways to aid long-term flood victims. Adding that the cost of living in Bangkok is higher than upcountry, she said different criteria would be set for the additional help.
“I want to implement measures that will enable victims to re-establish their lives,” said Yingluck, expressing her concern for flood-damaged areas such as Thon Buri, and saying she had urged the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to inspect for damage and inform the government so it could respond accordingly.
A Cabinet meeting on November 8 approved the Bt5,000 allowance for 600,000 flood-affected households in 30 districts of Bangkok. Among those entitled to the allowance are residents living on the ground floor of multi-storey apartments who are in receipt of a BMA-issued flood-victim certificate.
The 30 districts are Bang Sue, Dusit, Phra Nakhon, Samphanthawong, Sathon, Bang Kho Laem, Yan Nawa, Klong Toei, Bang Phlat, Bangkok Noi, Thon Buri, Klong San, Rat Burana, Klong Sam Wa, Min Buri, Nong Chok, Lat Krabang, Don Muang, Khan Na Yao, Chatuchak, Taling Chan, Bang Khen, Bang Khae, Phasi Charoen, Lat Phrao, Wang Thong Lang, Sai Mai, Nong Khaem, Lak Si and Thawee Watthana.
