Abhisit Leads Democrat Party to Flood-Hit Rayong, Urges Government to Revise Compensation Scheme
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva led the Democrat Party to visit flood-affected areas in Klaeng, Rayong. He urged the government to revise compensation schemes for affected farmers and called for a comprehensive overhaul of water management practices, which are suspected of exacerbating flood damage.
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