King’s private secretary conveys His Majesty’s concern as PM leads southern flood-response meeting
At a government meeting on southern floods, the King’s private secretary relayed His Majesty’s concern and call for all agencies to mobilise aid swiftly.
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, together with Air Chief Marshal Satitpong Sukvimol, the King’s Principal Private Secretary and permanent secretary of the Royal Household Bureau, on Tuesday chaired a meeting at Government House to review the flooding situation in southern provinces. Deputy prime ministers and heads of key government agencies also attended.
Before the meeting began, ACM Satitpong conveyed His Majesty the King’s message expressing deep concern for the people affected by the severe flooding in the South. His Majesty has instructed that all necessary assistance be provided to those in distress, and ordered the full mobilisation of civilian, military, police and administrative resources.
The King also directed that boats be deployed to evacuate residents from dangerous areas to safe zones, and that food, drinking water and essential supplies be delivered swiftly. The Royal Thai Navy, Royal Thai Air Force and Interior Ministry have been tasked with coordinating precise and rapid support for affected communities.
His Majesty additionally expressed appreciation for volunteer groups nationwide who have stepped forward to help not only in the South but in previous crises across the country.
