Warawut visited Suphanburi city to encourage flood victims, acknowledging that this year's flooding is more severe than in 2011. He urged rapid damage assessments and preparation for recovery and relief after the waters recede, expressing thanks to Anutin for swift assistance.
At 09:00 on 11 October 2026, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Flood and Drought Prevention and Solutions for the Tha Chin River Basin Group, together with Mr. Piriya Chantadilok, Governor of Suphanburi Province, Mr. Kolawat Sapsongsuk, Deputy Governor of Suphanburi, Mr. Sithiporn Konghom, District Chief of Mueang Suphanburi, heads of government departments, the chairman of the Suphanburi Provincial Administrative Organization Council, and members of the organization, visited Suphanburi Province in the areas of Rua Yai, Pihan Daeng, Pho Phraya, and Ban Pho Subdistricts in Mueang Suphanburi District.. (This part is a fragment 'Pho' likely belonging to previous or next part; no standalone translation.)In Mueang Suphanburi District, to monitor flood conditions and encourage flood victims, bringing essential goods and survival kits to provide initial relief to the affected residents.
Mr. Warawut stated that in the Rua Yai area, flooding tends to be high during heavy rains. He requested the Suphanburi governor to conduct surveys in Mueang Suphanburi District to identify necessary maintenance for flood embankments and to care for affected residents. He emphasized that after floodwaters recede, it is crucial to provide relief and restore residents' quality of life, including electricity and public utilities. He came to encourage residents, noting that Suphanburi Province has been affected significantly, comparable to other provinces every year, with varying severity. This year is worse than all previous years, including 2011. He thanked all officials, members of parliament from the Bhumjaithai Party in the area, provincial council members, subdistrict administrative organization members, village headmen, and local agencies for working together to monitor the situation, serve as eyes and ears, and coordinate ongoing assistance for the people of Suphanburi. He emphasized teamwork and unity, pledging full support to those suffering.
Mr. Warawut added that it is important to thank the Prime Minister for compensating the affected residents. After the provincial governor submitted the request, the following day over 1,700 households received compensation immediately. He expressed gratitude for the government's swift and efficient action and thanked all parties, both public and private sectors, for extending help, including survival kits and generous support pouring in for affected people throughout Thailand impacted by this flood.
