Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Seeks Additional 10.5 Billion Baht for Flood Relief
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) plans to request an additional 10.5 billion baht in flood relief funds as the initial 5 billion baht budget nears depletion.
According to a report by Thai Post on October 17, 2026, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is preparing to request an additional 10.508 billion baht to continue flood relief efforts. The department’s director-general stated that the initial allocation of 5 billion baht is nearly exhausted, necessitating further funding to ensure that assistance payments to affected citizens continue without interruption.
The proposal is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration on October 20, 2026. Officials emphasized that the requested amount has been calculated based on verified data regarding the actual impact of the flooding.
For residents and travelers, this development highlights the ongoing scale of the flood recovery process. While the government aims to maintain the flow of financial aid, the approval of this additional budget remains subject to Cabinet review. Those in affected areas should monitor official government announcements regarding the distribution of relief funds, as the timeline for these payments depends on the successful passage of the budget proposal. At this stage, it remains to be confirmed whether the full requested amount will be approved or if adjustments will be made during the Cabinet meeting.
