Cabinet Approves 4.7B Baht for 2026 Flood Relief

The Thai Cabinet has officially approved the 2026 fiscal year budget allocation from the central emergency reserve fund, totaling 4,731 million baht, proposed by the Ministry of Interior. The funds are designated to assist citizens affected by severe flooding during the 2026 monsoon season across 24 provinces. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has been instructed to expedite damage assessments and closely coordinate with local administrative bodies and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to distribute financial relief as quickly as possible.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister has strictly instructed that if government agencies at either central or regional levels encounter any operational roadblocks, they must report directly to the Prime Minister, deputy prime ministers, and relevant ministers so executive power can be exercised to keep operations moving. Beyond the 4.731 billion baht allocation, the public continues to monitor what specific criteria the government will enforce to ensure the distribution remains thorough and fair.

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The 2026 flood crisis caught most residents off guard due to its unexpected severity and widespread impact. Active flooding continues to persist in Bangkok, surrounding metropolitan areas, the central region, and the eastern provinces, causing widespread disruption to daily life and local economies.

According to official data released by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation as of September 30, 2026, continuous heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple areas, combined with massive runoff flowing from northern watersheds down to central river basins, has expanded the disaster zones. Currently, 31 provinces including Bangkok are officially designated as flood disaster areas, with 1,041,307 households and 2,932,661 individuals suffering from the disaster's direct impact.

Source: Khaosod Politics