Somsak revealed that many water barriers in Sukhothai have broken. Roads have begun to flood, people have been warned to pack their bags, and the Ministry of Public Health has been ordered to urgently evacuate bedridden patients. Civil servants have been reminded to stay in the area to help the people – and to keep fighting with all their strength.

On August 25, 2024, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, went to the site to inspect the water situation in Sukhothai Province and found that many points along the embankment line had been damaged. As a result, water can flow into residential areas. And people’s agricultural areas, such as Siripanyarat Bridge in Wang Yai Sub-district, Si Samrong District, where the embankment had been reinforced and covered with plastic. Now it has been damaged. Currently, he has been visiting the area since August 23 because it is a high-risk area that he is very concerned about. But despite the preparations made in advance to reinforce the water barriers, it is impossible to resist the large amount of flowing water.

Mr. Somsak said that from the survey of the water situation, it was still found that about 30 minutes after the water barrier was destroyed, water began to accumulate on the roads around Village 6, Wang Ya Subdistrict, making some areas inaccessible. Therefore, he wanted to emphasize this to the people. Monitor the situation closely. And travel carefully. At present, Sukhothai Province and related agencies have rushed to help our compatriots. In addition, he also provides provincial public health services. Ready to help compatriots. The entire emergency medical action team provides assistance to the victims. The rapid action team health care environment operation team The team delivers medicines and medical supplies to people.

“I have received reports that the amount of water in Sukhothai this year is more than last year. Therefore, the weak embankment walls will not be able to fight. Therefore, we ask people to be prepared to pack up and comply with the notification of the provincial government and the Ministry of Public Health. I have ordered the provincial health department, doctors and village health volunteers to help bedridden patients and quickly transfer them to temporary shelters. And urge government officials to also monitor the situation in the area. They will be able to help the people in time. Now it proves that Sukhothai brothers and sisters still have a strong heart. At the same time, I thank the government for its full care and help. I will continue to pay attention to the development of the situation. And help coordinate the whole process to do our best to help each other fight. When the water recedes, we will speed up the recovery process,” said the Minister of Public Health.