The first canal would require a budget of Bt10 billion while the second would need more than Bt40 billion. Prayut addressed the major projects after flooding ravaged 17 provinces in the country’s Northeast, West and Central region. Prayut said the government was doing its best to manage water volumes and urgently surveying flood damage to deliver help to affected people. He added that the King had constantly granted relief items to flood victims via delegates or privy councillors. He said the government would provide assistance to flood victims in line with the law.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 31, 2017 18:00 UTC