Phetchaburi Province Declares 10 Sub-districts as Emergency Disaster Zones for Flood Victims
Phetchaburi Province in central Thailand has declared 10 sub-districts as emergency disaster zones, accelerating the use of funds to provide swift assistance to flood-affected residents. The declaration addresses widespread flood damage.
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