The Deputy Government Spokesperson emphasized that flood relief efforts no longer require submitting photocopies of identification cards or house registration documents. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has coordinated with all provinces to cancel requests for these copies to reduce the burden on flood victims, following the Prime Minister's policy.
On 26 August 2026, Ms. Ploytale Lakshamisangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister, stated that repeated flood disasters have severely affected lives, property, homes, agricultural areas, and public utilities, causing widespread damage and impacting many citizens. Previously, the relief process—especially the submission of supporting documents for compensation—has been burdensome for affected communities. The government, led by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, understands the hardships faced by flood victims during these times.
Ms. Ploytale said that to accelerate relief efforts and to facilitate and lessen the burden on flood victims, the government, through the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation under the Ministry of Interior, has issued guidelines to cancel requests for photocopies of ID cards, house registration documents, or other official documents from citizens in relation to disaster relief. This is to provide assistance and recovery under the responsibilities and authority of relevant agencies according to applicable laws, regulations, and criteria. This follows practices of the Department of Local Administration and the Department of Provincial Administration, which have previously issued orders to cancel requests for such document copies, consistent with Thailand 4.0 policies.
“The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has coordinated with all provincial governors to cancel requests for photocopies of ID cards, house registration documents, or other official documents from citizens in connection with disaster relief for affected persons seeking aid and recovery. It has instructed district offices and local administrative organizations in their respective areas to verify the accuracy of victim information through their own databases to prevent duplication, fraud, and omissions. This aims to facilitate faster relief assistance for affected citizens, reduce processing time and steps, and importantly, avoid adding burdens on victims, in line with government policy.”