Thai Ministers Lead Flood Mitigation and Aid Efforts in Pathum Thani
Three Thai ministers visited Pathum Thani province to oversee flood mitigation efforts, including accelerating water drainage from the Rangsit Canal and distributing relief packages to affected residents, as part of the government's response to recent flooding.
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