Thailand Deploys 80 Boats to Accelerate Flood Drainage, Streamlines Compensation Process
Thailand is deploying up to 80 water-pushing boats at the Bang Pakong River mouth to accelerate drainage for flood-affected Chachoengsao and Prachin Buri provinces. The government is also streamlining the flood compensation process to ensure faster assistance to affected households.
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