The cabinet approved a 160bn-baht, eight-year plan to divert water from Chai Nat through the Pasak River to the Gulf, plus a 90bn-baht "second Chao Phraya" project. Budget and loan sources are still being finalised, so no work or contracts are certain yet. Immediate relief of 9,000 baht per household needs local agencies to submit data first; check whether your household or business area is eligible. At least 23 people have died in floods across 42 provinces since Sept 16. If your premises or supply routes are in the central region, review flood protection and stock now.