Deputy Ministers Jesad and Worasit intensively trained the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation to prepare for drought situations, covering tools, equipment, and integration with the insurance system.
On 3 Nov 2026 at 12:00 GMT+7, following the Cabinet meeting, Deputy Minister Jesad Thaiseth and Deputy Minister Worasit Liangprasit, both of the Ministry of Interior, met with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and related agencies to prepare for drought response. They monitored the management of tools, equipment, and machinery to assist the public, and discussed methods to raise awareness and link data on the insurance system in line with key government policies. The meeting included DDPM Director-General Nirat Pongsitthaworn, DDPM Deputy Director-General Chairat Kaewpiangphen, directors of bureaus and centers, heads of DDPM offices in Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Loei, and Udon Thani provinces, and other relevant officials.
During the meeting, Deputy Minister Jesad thanked DDPM staff and all personnel for their dedication, effort, morale, and expertise in assisting the public continuously. He also acknowledged all agencies that have prepared comprehensively in personnel, tools, equipment, and machinery to be ready to respond and assist citizens promptly. He emphasized that all units must maintain readiness and commitment to their missions continuously, as every staff member is vital in ensuring public safety and alleviating hardships.
Deputy Minister Jesad stressed that the DDPM and related agencies must prepare thoroughly for the drought situation by closely monitoring and assessing conditions, planning preventive measures, and providing early assistance to the public. He urged integrated cooperation between central and regional offices to enable rapid and effective responses to the situation.
Simultaneously, emphasis was placed on managing resources and equipment for public assistance. He instructed that tools, equipment, and machinery be dispatched to support operations in affected areas and shelters appropriately and sufficiently. A machinery management plan should be developed, including regular inspections and maintenance to ensure readiness for deployment and timely assistance during emergencies.
Regarding the insurance system, Deputy Minister Jesad noted it as a key government policy and a new subject for many officials. He urged all agencies to promptly study and understand the insurance system's principles, criteria, procedures, and operational guidelines to implement it correctly and effectively.
Deputy Minister Worasit Liangprasit emphasized the importance of data surveying and collection. He requested all agencies to conduct this carefully, ensuring the data is as complete as possible and thoroughly verified to avoid any omissions that might affect citizens' access to assistance and benefits under government policies.
Furthermore, Deputy Minister Worasit highlighted that the insurance system and government databases must be interconnected and operate as a unified system. Data from both systems should be cross-checked and verified for accuracy to ensure transparency, reduce duplication, prevent errors, and guarantee that citizens receive their rightful benefits fully and correctly.
Deputy Ministers Jesad and Worasit urged all agencies to work proactively, integrating collaboration between central and regional levels. They should prepare personnel, tools, equipment, and knowledge alongside developing accurate, interconnected data systems to ensure disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as government policy implementation, achieve tangible results focused on the public. The goal is to provide assistance widely, swiftly, and with maximum benefit to the people.
Officials of the DDPM, who work closely with the public, must have thorough knowledge and understanding of these matters to communicate and advise citizens accurately. They should also assist and facilitate the public in accessing their rights and benefits under government policies comprehensively and without omission.
