Deputy Minister Jeset went to Suphanburi to listen to flood victims and emphasized the Prime Minister's concern to speed up water pumping to ease hardship. Recently, Prime Minister Anutin flew urgently to monitor the flood situation and encourage residents in the area alongside Minister Warawut.
18 Oct 2026 GMT+7 Jeset Thaiset, Deputy Minister of Interior (Interior Minister 3), visited Suphanburi Province to follow up on flood conditions and encourage affected residents. He also inspected water management and pumping operations to expedite drainage, reducing impact on homes and communities. Accompanying him were Piriyah Chantadilok, Governor of Suphanburi; Kolawat Sapsongsuk, Deputy Governor; Sorachat Sujit, Member of Parliament (MP) for Suphanburi District 1 from the Bhumjaithai Party; Nattawut Prasertsuwan, MP for Suphanburi District 2 from Bhumjaithai; district chiefs, director of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center Zone 2, and relevant officials, all joining the field visit and monitoring activities.
At 09:00, Jeset went to Don Khanak Temple in Wat Bot Subdistrict, Bang Pla Ma District to monitor flood conditions and encourage affected residents. He received updates on the situation and impacts to coordinate aid aligned with people’s needs. Then he proceeded to Song Phi Nong (Bang Sam) water gate in Bang Takian Subdistrict, Song Phi Nong District to inspect water pumping and management, receiving reports on efforts by relevant agencies to accelerate drainage and mitigate effects on residents.
Next, Jeset visited Kamphaeng Thong water gate in Bang Takian Subdistrict, Song Phi Nong District to inspect the use of water pumps from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. He was briefed on equipment readiness and operations to enhance drainage efficiency and reduce hardship for residents affected by flooding.
Jeset said this visit was prompted by information from Industry Minister Warawut Silpa-archa regarding the situation in Uthai Thani Province. Upon learning this, the Prime Minister assigned him to urgently follow up, gather details, and verify facts to ensure assistance to residents is rapid and precise.
“If there are problems or limitations requiring authority or decisions above the ministerial level, please report directly to the Prime Minister so he can consider, command, and expedite solutions promptly, prioritizing the welfare and distress of the people,” Jeset said.
This visit closely monitors the situation with integrated cooperation among the province, districts, disaster relief agencies, public works and town planning, waterworks, military units, and local sectors to ensure continuous and effective water management and aid. The goal is to minimize impact on residents’ livelihoods and rapidly alleviate distress from flooding. The Ministry of Interior will coordinate relevant agencies to monitor and support operations continuously, ensuring residents receive comprehensive and timely help.
Later, at 15:00, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul flew urgently to Suphanburi to monitor the flood situation, checking water levels in the Tha Chin River and encouraging residents in Song Phi Nong District. He was accompanied by Minister Warawut and Permanent Secretary of Interior Atsit Sampanrat on the visit.
