Thai Defence Ministry prioritises flood response in annual fiscal policy

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

The Ministry of Defence in Thailand recently put forth a directive highlighting the urgency of flood response preparations by military units. This announcement followed a Defense Council gathering that outlined the yearly fiscal policy under the jurisdiction of the Defense Ministry.

The goal is to bolster administration efficiency and smooth functioning within the ministry.

A crucial aspect of this policy is the management of potential flood situations. The directive instructs all military units to develop detailed strategies to tackle any imminent flooding.

The course of action encapsulates immediate responses such as civilian evacuation, establishing field kitchens, and provision of relief supplies and vehicles, along with strategies for post-flood recovery.

The defence policy is categorised into two parts:…