Eknat navigated a boat through floodwaters to help a 2-month-old infant evacuate Klong Chan Flats. Efforts are underway to coordinate with the Provincial Electricity Authority to assess restoring power after residents faced severe hardship and ran out of food supplies. Tags: [flood rescue, Klong Chan Flats, infant evacuation, electricity restoration, food shortage]
At 13:30 on 27 Sep 2026, Mr. Eknat Phromphan and Ms. Thitiphat Chotidechachainan, Secretary to the Minister of Energy, boarded a flat-bottomed boat with officials from the Siam Ruamjai Pu In Foundation to deliver supplies, drinking water, and survival kits to residents stranded inside Klong Chan Flats. Many residents waited on the ground floor to receive aid, stating they urgently needed drinking water and boxed meals, as no food remained inside the flats.Tags: [flood relief, Klong Chan Flats, energy ministry, aid delivery, food shortage]
Meanwhile, residents reported that one family urgently needed to evacuate from Klong Chan Flats: a mother with a 2-month-old infant living in Building 23. Mr. Eknat promptly moved to assist in safely removing the infant from the flats.Tags: [family evacuation, infant rescue, Klong Chan Flats, flood emergency]
Mr. Eknat stated that after surveying Klong Chan Flats, most residents urgently require supplies, drinking water, and boxed meals. The power had been cut off since 26 Sep 2026, causing great hardship as residents have no electricity to charge phones. He is currently in discussions with electricity officials about whether power can be safely restored to the flats or if there are additional risks. They are conducting careful assessments and will review the situation again this evening.Tags: [power outage, electricity assessment, Klong Chan Flats, flood impact, emergency response]
Regarding residents currently inside Klong Chan Flats, authorities plan to prioritize evacuating vulnerable groups such as infants, bedridden patients, and those unable to care for themselves to ensure their safety. This is due to ongoing rainfall and concerns that heavier rains may worsen the situation.Tags: [vulnerable groups, evacuation plans, flood safety, Klong Chan Flats, emergency preparedness]