'Finance Ministry' sets up 'Vayupak center' to speed up southern flood recovery and rehabilitation

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On 27 November 2025, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has unveiled the policy for assisting flood victims in the south. The "Vayupak center" has been established, with the Vayupak Network serving as a central hub for management and careful monitoring of the situation at the central level. Such assistance is being provided through integrated collaboration with all agencies within the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Laworn Sangsanit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, presided over the integration of operations.

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The help structure consists of three phases:

Phase 1: "Help": Immediate help to disaster sufferers.

The 150th Anniversary Building of the Ministry of Finance is now a donation center for critical necessities. This donation location accepts supplies that disaster sufferers actually require, such as ready-to-eat food, water, medicine, clothing, flashlights with batteries, and power banks. The Comptroller General's Department has developed procurement guidelines during floods to speed up government action and provide timely aid to the public. The Treasury Department is purchasing Government property for temporary shelters and overseeing flood victims who utilize them.

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Phase 2: "Assistance" measures include loan suspension, interest rate reduction, and low-interest loans for home and shop improvements to help those affected by floods restore their homes rapidly. Compensation payments are being made, Coordination with the Office Insurance Commission (OIC) to expedite and manage insurance claims. Shelters are being built for those who are still unable to live in their own homes. The State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) is seeking cooperation from state enterprises to assist with company rehabilitation and home maintenance. This will combine support from multiple agencies.

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Phase 3: "Rehabilitation": To restore life and business, all affected individuals are receiving necessary rehabilitation services. The rehabilitation loan program is one of the initiatives that will help people recover their careers and livelihoods.

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Finally, Mr. Ekniti stated that disaster relief must be quick, along with systematic work and the integration of resources from the Ministry and its subordinate agencies, in order to successfully reach the public and commercial sectors. The first priority today is to protect the safety of the local residents. Meanwhile, associated authorities, including the government and state-owned specialized financial institutions, must speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts for individuals affected by the disaster. Prioritizing the safety of local residents and officials, ensuring they receive comprehensive help as soon as possible and with positivity.

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