She met residents, visibly moved by their plight.
BANGKOK - During her visit to the flood-stricken Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai on Sept 13, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra highlighted theShe 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.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.
The premier also met residents, visibly moved by their plight. She offered comfort, hugging them and receiving emotional responses. One local declared: “Just a hug from the prime minister is enough.” After her visit, Ms Paetongtarn thanked all sectors for their timely assistance and noted that officials had reported a reduction in water levels.
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