May 16, 2008
Bangkok - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) approved two million baht of budget to help the cyclone and earthquake victims in Myanmar and China.
Bangkok Governor Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin revealed BMA agreed to offer the subsidy to the disaster victoms.
BMA set aside one million baht of help for each country.
The natural disasters massively damaged lives and assets, leading to the lack of the basic necessities in those countries.
Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar’s Rangoon on May 2 while China’s Sichuan earthquake took place on May 12.
More than 100,000 BMA officials also joined to donate their money to help the victims.
Money will totally be collected by May 16. It will be given to Chinese Ambassador to Thailand and Mr. Paen Wannamaethee, secretary general of the Thai Red Cross Society to further coordinate with Myanmar.
