Thailand’s government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions
Emergency funds will support flood victims and businesses after the deluge killed at least 19 and affected more than 2.6 million people, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Thailand's government approved $122 million in emergency funds to assist more than 2.6 million people affected by flooding that has killed at least 19 since mid-September.
- Residents in 29 of Thailand's 76 provinces remained impacted by the floods on Tuesday, while Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa reported the flooding caused an estimated 22 million baht in business damage.
- Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport struggled with a massive luggage backlog on Tuesday, prompting Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri to apologize for flight cancellations while the Thai Air Force deployed personnel to assist.
- In Bang Kapi, one of Bangkok's hardest hit neighborhoods, vendors navigated floodwater to reach makeshift markets; Lon Cheng, a vendor who lived in Thailand for over 20 years, reported spending 70,000 baht while selling only 20,000 baht.
- Neighboring countries also faced widespread flooding, with Myanmar reporting at least 10 deaths in the Tanintharyi region and flash floods in Cambodia affecting 44,889 families and forcing nearly 4,000 people to evacuate.
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'It was a big loss': Thailand approves $122 million in emergency funding following flooding that killed at least 19 since September
According to government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises, the approved funds of 4.1 billion baht would be disseminated by the Interior Ministry to compensate people impacted by the floods nationwide.
Thailand approves 4.1 billion baht flood relief as 2.6 million are hit
Thailand has cleared emergency flood relief as millions remain affected and parts of Bangkok struggle to recover. The crisis has also snarled airport operations, hurt businesses and exposed wider regional vulnerability.
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Thailand approved emergency funds on Tuesday for flood victims amounting to $122 million following a deluge that battered the country since mid-September, affecting more than 2.6 million people.
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Thailand's government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions
Thailand's government has approved $122 million in emergency funds for flood victims. The floods have affected over 2.6 million people and killed at least 19 since mid-September.
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