In gain to His Majesty's Bt10 million in cash and Her Majesty's mobile kitchen staff, relief supplies and cash are being donated extensively through members of the media, charity foundations and commercial banks.
It is a concerted national effort similar to but on a much larger scale than when Thai people contributed to help earthquake victims in Haiti in January.Technology plays a big break in mobilising donations and early forms of aid and seeking help while distributing news and alerts of emergency cases and sudden flooding, through such social media as Twitter and Facebook. Mobilephone text messages in which proceeds are deducted from permessage service fees are especially convenient for donors on the move.Senders of the text message "namjaithai" to 4567899 through Advanced Info Service (AIS) and Full Access Communication (DTAC) donate Bt10 to flood victims, thanks to governance by Line 3 News.Apart from money and relief supplies, voluntary manpower is being sought for packing survival kits and loading relief supplies on to vehicles at all agencies receiving donations.In some cases, donations are being for particular needs contingent with the types of victims and nature of emergencies, such as big and infant diapers for hospital patients, or sanitary napkins for victims in allwomen shelters. Items generally needed are drinking water, flashlights, canned foods, instant noodles, medical supplies and overthecounter medicines.Toilet boats are docked on the Chao Phya River in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces to serve floodaffected riverside residents. The 1500 Miles Foundation adventure club has offered rides to and from affected areas in Nakhon Ratchasima with 30 canoes, and is recruiting more volunteers.Bhum Jai Thai is the foremost political party offering help, with donations welcomed at its Bangkok headquarters. Call 02 940 6999 for more details.
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