Nirat denies saying Klong Chan Flats ineligible for flood aid
DDPM Director-General Nirat Pongsitthithavorn clarifies 2026 flood compensation rules, confirming government aid nationwide and leaving Bangkok to review local cases.
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- DDPM Director-General Nirat Pongsitthithavorn denies mentioning Klong Chan Flats regarding aid eligibility.
- The government allocates 4,700 million baht in mid-2026 central budget to support flood victims nationwide.
- Initial relief criteria provide 9,000 baht and 5,000 baht payouts for flooded and surrounded households.
- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration remains responsible for evaluating local areas and affected residents.
On October 8, 2026, at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Director-General Nirat Pongsitthithavorn addressed media reports suggesting that Klong Chan Flats might be disqualified from flood relief compensation due to failing the seven-day flood enclosure criteria, firmly denying that he ever made such a statement.
Speaking at 10:10 AM, Nirat clarified that during his press briefing on October 7, he did not utter the words 'Klong Chan' at all. He pointed out that questions framed around non-qualifying areas contained predetermined narratives, and urged the public not to blow the matter out of proportion or create unnecessary drama.
In disaster management contexts, compensation frameworks often involve strict criteria such as flood duration and geographical definitions. For metropolitan regions like Bangkok, damage assessments and beneficiary screening typically require local government agencies to compile data and forward it to central authorities, ensuring budget distributions comply with regulatory standards.
Regarding flood relief measures, the DDPM chief emphasized the government's strong commitment to supporting disaster victims across the entire country without favoring any specific location, ensuring assistance reaches everyone in need.
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The government, under the Prime Minister's leadership, has approved a mid-year central budget of 4,700 million baht for 2026 to supplement standard Ministry of Finance regulations managed by the DDPM. The primary compensation rates for severely flooded and surrounded households are set at 9,000 baht and 5,000 baht respectively.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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