Thai Prime Minister visits flood‑hit Prachinburi as aviation authority readies for storm
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- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Prachinburi on 4 October 2026 to assess flooding that affected seven districts, 65 subdistricts, 691 villages and 55,286 households, with nine deaths reported and evacuation centres set up for evacuees.
- The Transport Ministry ordered the Aviation Authority to prepare for the storm, directing airlines to stock fuel and adjust flight schedules while monitoring weather and adjusting air‑traffic management, including flight routes and control measures.
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Airlines may need to modify routes and schedules as the Aviation Authority implements storm‑related measures.
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