"Anutin", Minister of Interior, confirms that there is a warning system, both "digital and analog", emphasizing that compensation will be in accordance with the framework, not paying for damages "every baht, every satang" Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul said about the flood situation in Phayao Province that the governor of Phayao Province has reported the situation to him. At present, the water situation is under control. As for the damage, it is being taken care of. The situation has reached the point of declaring a disaster area. At present, the water level is gradually decreasing. For today (September 17), what will be brought to the cabinet meeting is the collection of information and submission to the prime minister for the meeting of the Flood, Storm, and Landslide Situation Management Committee yesterday, which includes bringing the issue of compensation and damages to the meeting today. Everything is in accordance with the criteria, including the reduction of wate r and electricity bills in September and October. It was emphasized that there are already criteria for compensation for house damages. The compensation is not a survey that every baht and satang must be received because it is compensation, not payment for damages. As for the prevention and warning system, since the people of Phayao Province have reflected that they were not aware of it beforehand, Mr. Anutin confirmed that there are all forms of warning, both analog and digital, which are being done to the fullest extent. When asked if flash flood warnings would be possible, Mr. Anutin said that during this period, we are always preparing for warnings, such as those in the area, having to move essential items to the second floor, or some people have evacuated like in Nong Khai Province. He also emphasized that due to the way of life, no one wants to leave their homes. Therefore, if anyone is still inside the house, we have arranged for officers to take care of security and property. As for warnings, aside from announcements via loudspeakers, are there other methods? Mr. Anutin said that this depends on the work site because in some areas, people have to use their mouths and people to help communicate, such as uncles and aunties in rural areas because sometimes they don't have to look at their phone screens all the time. In urban areas where smartphones are accessible, there must be notifications via various applications, both Line and SMS. However, it must be emphasized that in provincial areas, the best and most effective method is to send people in to warn others. Mr. Anutin also talked about the water situation in the northeastern region, where in about 3 days, water will flow from Nong Khai to Ubon Ratchathani Province, confirming that there is nothing to worry about in terms of relief and compensation, but the burden of prevention is mostly on the ONWR, while the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation can only provide relief because the budget for prevention has been cut. Currently, the Minist ry of Interior can only provide relief and care. Source: Thai News Agency