Anutin has directed the Cabinet to unite efforts in tackling the flooding in Prachinburi. Suchart stressed that the most important priority at this time is that all citizens must receive help comprehensively. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has set up a field kitchen to expedite food delivery to the affected areas.
On 6 October 2026, Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, along with Pradorn Prissanantakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office; Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport; Sabida Thaiset, Minister of Culture; and Polpeer Suwanchavee, Deputy Minister of Interior, together with executives from related agencies, visited Prachinburi Province to monitor the flood situation and accelerate aid to affected citizens. This followed directives from Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, who emphasized that all agencies must integrate their forces and resources to assist those impacted by the disaster fully and effectively.
Chanathip Khokmanee, Deputy Governor acting on behalf of the Prachinburi Governor, Chayut Phummakanjana, Member of Parliament for Prachinburi District 2, Amnat Wilawan, MP for Prachinburi District 1, along with local officials and agencies, welcomed the delegation and provided situation reports. The Cabinet and executives received a briefing on the situation and inspected the operations of the "Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Kitchen" at the Reserve Officer Training Center, 12th Military Circle, Chakrapong Camp, Dong Praram Subdistrict, Mueang Prachinburi District. This kitchen was established to prepare food and support necessities for residents and officials working in the affected areas to ensure rapid aid delivery to those impacted.
Subsequently, Cabinet members split up to cover their missions. Suchart, accompanied by Polpeer, visited Wat Muang Khao Kaew Pikun in Khok Pib Subdistrict, Si Maha Phot District, and the Bang Pla Ra Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Ban Sang District—areas heavily affected by flooding with some routes cut off. They monitored the situation, gathered information on problems and community needs, and expedited coordination with relevant agencies to provide continuous support.
Meanwhile, Pradorn and Siripong visited the shelter at the Prachinburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) or New Public Shelter in Mueang Prachinburi District to assess conditions and hear about difficulties faced by flood victims. Sabida visited Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital and the shelter at Wat Laem Phai, Mai Khed Subdistrict, Mueang Prachinburi District, to closely monitor care for residents, patients, and those affected by the flooding.
Suchart stated that this field visit exemplifies the joint efforts of all agencies following the Prime Minister's orders to adjust manpower and resources according to the actual situation. Especially in severely affected areas, rapid deployment of personnel, food, vehicles, and essential supplies is critical to assist residents quickly. Ongoing care will continue until the situation improves.
"The most important thing now is that all citizens receive help comprehensively, regardless of their location or accessibility. All agencies must cooperate to ensure aid reaches the people as quickly as possible. Food must get to those in need, assistance must reach affected areas, and support must continue until conditions return to normal."
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment continues mobilizing staff, vehicles, and resources from all affiliated units to support relief efforts in Prachinburi. This includes operating the field kitchen, preparing food, distributing drinking water and essentials, and supporting field personnel to provide comprehensive aid to residents, shelters, hospitals, and officials working in the field.
Initially, the Ministry has distributed a total of 3,600 boxed meals and bottled water, allocated as follows: 260 sets to the Chakrapong Camp shelter; 600 sets for medical personnel and patients at Chakrapong Camp Hospital; 200 sets to Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital; 1,540 sets to flood-affected residents in Mueang, Prachantakham, and Ban Sang Districts through community representatives; 800 sets for field staff, soldiers of the 12th Military Circle, and support units; and 200 sets for communities and personnel around the police flat near Prachinburi Provincial Police Station on Thetsaban Damri Road.
The Ministry will closely monitor water levels and local conditions, coordinating with Prachinburi Province and related agencies to adjust relief plans according to the evolving situation. It will continue supplying manpower, vehicles, food, drinking water, and necessities until floodwaters recede and residents can safely return to their homes, prioritizing the welfare of those affected.
