The cabinet approved about 4 billion baht from its contingency reserve for flood relief nationwide, not only Bangkok. Local agencies must submit requests under the legal criteria, and a committee will review them. A 165 billion baht Chai Nat–Pak Sak–Gulf of Thailand drainage project over 8 years was also approved, partly funded by loans; details are still being worked out by the Agriculture Ministry, Budget Bureau, NESDC and Finance Ministry. For SMEs in flood-hit areas, relief claims go through local agencies, so check with your district office. The big project has no near-term cash impact yet.
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