“Ice Rakchanok” said she was momentarily stunned by Phumjaithai Kitchen allowing orders via Grab. She questioned whether the Prime Minister had been properly taught by his parents, asserting that people can afford to order through Grab but are struggling because of the floods. She criticized the government as the most serious problem in this disaster.
On 30 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, a party-list MP from the People’s Party, posted on Facebook that she was stunned to hear that Phumjaithai Kitchen’s food could be ordered through Grab. She wondered if the Prime Minister had been properly taught by his parents, saying that most flood-affected people can afford to order via Grab.
But their hardship comes from the normal delivery systems being unable to reach them. They have to struggle to find high-clearance vehicles or boats to cross the water and deliver food. She said that even if the Prime Minister distributed hundreds of thousands of food boxes this way, the food would not reach those in need.
She urged the Prime Minister to ask for advice, saying no one minds if he hasn’t been taught. All the constituency MPs from the People’s Party are ready to teach him because they have firsthand experience on the ground and have seen the problems. If he wants to learn, they are willing to teach.
She noted (for anyone wanting to prepare food for distribution, follow these guidelines):
- For rice and dishes, emphasize chicken because it suits everyone. Some people are allergic to seafood, some don’t eat pork, some avoid beef; chicken is the easiest choice.
- If eggs are included, focus on boiled eggs because any kind of fried egg makes the rice soggy.
- Although those struggling receiving free food shouldn’t be too picky, a little care is appreciated. Sometimes the meal is long-awaited, so don’t disappoint them again. Provide a reasonable amount of meat; if possible, include chili fish sauce or chili sauce. Most importantly, don’t forget a spoon—include it in the box so recipients can eat immediately, regardless of their situation.
- Pack 2–3 small boxes in a small bag to easily hand out house to house, then place the small bags in a large bag to facilitate transport.
- Use square plastic food containers because paper boxes get soggy over time. If round containers are used, they tend to lose their lids when compressed, making it difficult to transport large quantities.
The gravest problem in this disaster is not the flooding situation itself, but the government.