The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and the Government Savings Bank are transferring flood relief payments today to 20,970 households totaling over 138 million baht. The aid covers 15 provinces, and an additional funeral allowance of 2 million baht each is being paid to 7 victims.
On 31 Oct 2024 GMT+7, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthithaworn, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, stated that today DDPM sent certified data from provinces and Bangkok to the Government Savings Bank for transferring flood relief payments to affected households across 15 provinces: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Chachoengsao, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Sa Kaeo, Lamphun, Nakhon Sawan, Kamphaeng Phet, Phetchabun, Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Bangkok. The total number of households is 20,970, with a total payment of 138,110,000 baht. Additionally, funeral allowances of 2 million baht each are being paid to 7 flood victims in Tak, Sisaket, Kanchanaburi, Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, and Bangkok, totaling 14 million baht. The total relief amount to be transferred today is 152,110,000 baht.
The Government Savings Bank will gradually transfer funds to the accounts of citizens whose data are complete and who have linked their national ID numbers to their bank accounts (PromptPay) starting from 11:00 a.m. onward.
Information from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Facebook page.