"Patthana" visited the Lat Krabang field hospital to strengthen 24-hour services, including Telemedicine with medicine delivery to homes, providing care for over 30,000 flood victims. Meanwhile, "Warawut" went to the Amata Industrial Estate in Chonburi to monitor the water situation and flood impacts. Tags: [Flood Response, Field Hospital, Telemedicine, Disaster Relief, Chonburi Floods, Public Health]
On 2 Oct 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Patthana Phonphat, Minister of Public Health, accompanied by Dr. Somrak Jungsaman, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health; Ms. Jittrat Meethongthanakorn, Chair of the Minister's Advisory Committee; and Mr. Arthit Meethong, Secretary to the Minister, inspected medical and public health services at the field hospital at Lat Krabang Community Housing School. Minister Patthana stated the Ministry assigned the Department of Medical Services, alongside other departments, military medical teams, and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, to establish the field hospital serving approximately 30,000 residents in the Romklao-Lat Krabang community affected by flooding. The hospital provides outpatient care for about 30-40 patients daily who can travel from their homes, offers observation beds for up to 6 patients to assess treatment needs, and maintains 24-hour emergency services. Emergency cases coordinated through the field hospital's radio center and partner foundations, about 7-8 patients daily, can be transferred immediately to hospitals. Since opening on 29 Sep, 81 patients have been treated, mostly minor illnesses, accidents, and chronic conditions. Additionally, services include... Tags: [Public Health, Flood Relief, Field Hospital, Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health]VDO Call Tags: [Telemedicine, Video Consultation]...through DMS telemedicine on the “Mor Prom” application, providing medical consultations and medicine delivery from Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health and Rajavithi Hospital directly to patients' homes and communities. So far, 318 people have used the 'Mor Prom' service. Tags: [Telemedicine, Mor Prom App, Medicine Delivery, Public Health Technology]
Minister Patthana added that the field hospital also includes an MCATT team offering mental health screening and counseling to 19 individuals. The disease prevention and control team has conducted investigations and advised on drowning and electric shock prevention, distributing 16,000 doxycycline kits for leptospirosis prevention to flood victims, covering over 50% of the affected population. The Department of Health supports environmental management with wastewater treatment units, cleaning kits, and water quality test kits. Meanwhile, the Department of Health Service Support provides boats to transport patients to the field hospital. Today, the delegation distributed more than 1,000 relief kits containing wound care and aid supplies to nearly 100 residents and evacuees staying at the school. Tags: [Mental Health, Disease Prevention, Leptospirosis, Relief Distribution, Flood Response]
Meanwhile, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, accompanied by Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, visited the Amata City Industrial Estate in Chonburi to monitor flood conditions and assess impacts. They were joined by General Naret Siripuban, Advisor to the Minister of Industry; Mr. Phasakorn Chairat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry; Mr. Settharat Lueadsakul and Mr. Weerapong Uiamcharoenchai, Inspectors of the Ministry of Industry; Mr. Pornyos Klankrong, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works; Mr. Sumeth Tangprasert, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand; Mr. Narit Niramaiwong, Governor of Chonburi Province; and Mr. Wikrom Komdit, CEO of Amata Corporation Public Company Limited. Tags: [Industry, Flood Impact, Amata Industrial Estate, Government Officials]
Minister Warawut received a briefing and engaged in discussions with the industrial estate management regarding flood prevention measures. Tags: [Flood Prevention, Industrial Estate Management, Government Briefing]
Following the briefing, Minister Warawut and his team rode a military GMC vehicle to inspect water levels across various phases within the Amata City Industrial Estate. They observed that water had risen to the height of the GMC vehicle's wheels. The inspection extended to the community behind Phase 10, where relief bags were distributed to residents of the Na Pradu community neighboring the industrial estate to alleviate flood-related hardships. Tags: [Flood Inspection, Relief Distribution, Community Support, Amata City]
“Pholpeer-Worasit” visit Romklao Community after foul water and odors were detected Tags: [Community Visit, Water Pollution, Flood Impact]
Mr. Pholpeer Suwanchavee, Deputy Minister of Interior, along with his team, visited Romklao Community to provide assistance by distributing over 2,000 boxed meals and medicines after receiving reports that residents faced shortages of drinking water, food, and essential supplies due to prolonged floodwaters. The flooding hampered travel in and out of the area, and some residents were unable to work normally. Tags: [Flood Relief, Food Distribution, Community Support, Interior Ministry]
Mr. Pholpeer commented on the flood situation progress in Romklao, stating that the water quality is starting to degrade with unpleasant odors. Deputy Minister Worasit Liangprasit has brought a large "Phaya Naga" pump to assist, with additional pumps expected to arrive this evening. Tags: [Flood Management, Water Quality, Pump Installation]
Residents have voiced concerns about the management of water and food supplies, noting that groups tend to gather along main roads rather than side streets. Plans are underway in coordination with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation to personally inspect the situation. Management has improved, and additional food supplies are expected to arrive on 3 Oct. Tags: [Disaster Management, Community Feedback, Food Aid]
Deputy Minister Worasit reported on pump deployment efforts, noting that since 1 Oct, four pumps were installed. As of 10:00 a.m., pumping had been underway for 3-4 hours with slight water level reduction. However, some canals have breached levees causing backflow. Authorities are currently inspecting these areas, and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is sealing all points to prevent water return. Additional pumps have been coordinated from Bangkok, increasing the total to eight pumps operating at different locations today. Tags: [Flood Control, Water Pumping, Levee Repair, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration]
Regarding vehicles submerged by floodwaters, the Ministry of Transport and the Royal Thai Police have deployed all available tow trucks free of charge to assist the public. Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport, will allocate some central budget funds to hire private contractors to aid in vehicle recovery operations. Tags: [Flood Recovery, Vehicle Assistance, Ministry of Transport, Police Support]
