52 province governors in Thailand ordered to stay on flood alert as troops battle Chiang Rai flooding

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BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed governors of 52 provinces to remain on high alert for possible flooding, while directing the Interior Minister to expedite relief efforts in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, according to government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.

Jirayu said the Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall until Tuesday (May 27), affecting the 52 provinces, including Chiang Rai.