Thai PM pledges aid during visit to flood-hit region

During her visit to the flood-stricken Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai on Sept 13, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra highlighted the devastation brought by Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall in Vietnam a week ago.

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She was in the north to personally thank volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to help those in need, and to receive a briefing on the situation. She said the King also thanked the volunteers for their hard work and sacrifice.

Military officials, meanwhile, have reported that the forces and special operations teams have been deployed to assist those trapped and cut off from food supplies. Some areas can be accessed only by jet skis and helicopters, requiring skilled personnel.

Meanwhile, the navy has deployed amphibious assault vehicles to help the 300 or so people stranded in remote areas.