Evacuees to be sent back
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Flood evacuees will be sent home today as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) needs to get schools used as shelters ready for the new term, which starts on December 6. However, 91 schools in 10 Bangkok districts that are still flooded will open
Bangkok deputy governor Thaya Theepasuwan said yesterday that the BMA would send evacuees home with cleaning kits, but that the move would be gradual. Those ready to return home will be provided free transport, while those whose homes are still flooded will be moved to BMA youth and sports centres or its scout camps until the situation returns to normal. Once the evacuees have been moved, the 345 BMA schools used as shelters will be cleaned up to open on December 6. Volunteers are welcome to join in the cleanup efforts from December 1 to 5.
Thaya said that on December 3, BMA officials and volunteers would be cleaning up the Wat Lak Si School in Lak Si district and Wat Don Muang and Pracha Uthit schools in Don Muang district.
The 91 schools in Sai Mai, Lak Si, Don Muang, Bang Bon, Thawee Wattana, Nong Khaem, Bang Khae, Khlong Sam Wa, Min Buri and Bang Khen districts that are still flooded will open on December 13.
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