The prime minister has announced that the Cabinet will follow the King's advise on flood management. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit has been assigned to ensure that flooded areas will see all water drained by the year-end.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced that the Cabinet has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit, who is also the interior minister, to oversee the drainage effort for areas still affected by flooding.
Yingluck says the government is expediting the drainage effort in order to have water drained from those areas by the end of this year so people can return to their homes for the New Year.
About local disputes in flooded areas, the Cabinet has assigned Justice Minister Pracha Promnok, who is the Flood Relief Operations Center director, to clarify the current situation to the public and provide them with assistance.
The government has reaffirmed that it will expedite the drainage and relieve locals' stress.
The prime minister has also ordered the Finance Ministry to come up with additional assistance measures for flood victims to help with repairs to damaged homes, vehicles and other properties.
In another issue, the prime minister said the month of December has been designated for the celebration of the King's 84th birthday and all Thais are asked to do good deeds in His Majesty's honor. She assured the government will follow the King's advise on flood management.
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