Lotto Plus donates 500,000 baht for Chiang Rai flood relief

Lotto Plus announced an initial donation of 500,000 baht to aid flood relief efforts in Chiang Rai, with plans to visit the area tomorrow, September 13. Residents are encouraged to share posts to raise more funds.

Severe flooding continues to affect Chiang Rai, with persistent heavy rain causing water levels to rise, reaching heights of 1 to 2 metres in low-lying areas.

The National Disaster Warning Foundation issued alerts for residents in the Mueang district, urging them to move belongings to higher ground and prepare emergency supplies, including charged mobile phones and lighting equipment.

The next six hours are critical as water levels are expected to keep rising, impacting many residents and leaving several stranded in areas with swift floodwaters.

In response to the crisis, Lotto Plus has stepped forward with significant financial aid. The company has pledged an initial donation of 500,000 baht to support the flood victims.

“Chiang Rai is in dire straits. I have prepared the first sum of 500,000 baht to help, with more to come in the future. I encourage everyone to share this post—one share equals one baht. A million shares will mean 1 million baht for Chiang Rai. I will be on-site on the 13th.”

The call for public participation through social media aims to amplify the relief efforts. Each share of the post will contribute one baht to the donation pool, aiming to reach 1 million baht through collective action. This initiative not only raises funds but also increases awareness and solidarity among the community.

Many residents have already been affected, with several trapped in areas where floodwaters are both high and fast-moving, reported KhaoSod.

In related news, in the wake of devastating floods, a rural Thai school has been thrown a lifeline—clean drinking water. Disaster Aid Thailand and Disaster Aid Australia, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Chiang Khong, installed a SkyHydrant water filtration system at Pang Hat Sahasat School, Wiang Kaen district, Chiang Rai province on September 5 and 6.