Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed concern over the drought that has already hit 22 provinces and is likely to last until at least May this year. So far his government has declared 5,849 villages in 22 provinces as "drought zones" for receiving urgent help. They will help officials repair road surfaces, clear sewers and cut roadside weeds. Others may be employed to help the department plant trees as part of state attempts to reduce the harmful levels of PM2.5 micro dust. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob earlier said officials need to find ways to compensate farmers in order to mitigate the effect of the drought on the economy.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2020 20:37 UTC