Siamtech, agencies offer aid to Thon Buri
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Siam Institute of Technology (Siamtech) and its partners from various agencies have recently started a social enterprise to provide rehabilitation assistance to people on the floodhit Thon Buri side of Bangkok.
Assistant Professor Jomphong Mongkhonvanit, director of Siamtech, said the relief enterprise had four departments for repair; services and recreation; production; and public relations.
It has recruited the institute’s teachers and students and interested people to perform various rehabilitation jobs depending on their interest and ability since November 18.
The repair department helps clean up and fix flooded electrical appliances and motorcycles. The services and recreation department distributes relief kits and other necessities to flood victims and entertains them.
The production department helps seek materials and produces items needed during floods. The public relations department makes the activities known to the public and seeks people’s participation and donations.
The enterprise has produced a TV show, videos and handbooks providing useful information about car checks and repairs for car owners with problems caused by floods.
The Thai Red Cross Society, the Phasi Charoen and Bangkok Yai district offices, Foundation for a Clean and Transparent Thailand and the Army have also given a hand to this assistance project.
