Thai PM says flood situation has gradually improved, clarifies 3 phases of rehabilitation plan

BANGKOK, Nov 12 – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday said the overall flood situation had gradually improved, stressing that the ‘Big Bag’ barrier could successfully delay floodwater from overflowing into the inner capital city.

Addressing the public on her weekly TV and Radio programme, “Yingluck Government meets the People,” the prime minister said the flood situation in the central region was improving, with many provinces having almost returned to normal, including Ayutthaya, Nakhon Sawan, Sing Buri and Ang Thong.

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