Thailand: Govt Savings Bank speeds up flood-aid fund transfer.

Section: Business News - The Government Savings Bank has completed nearly all transfers of 5,000 baht to each of the families affected by the recent flooding, as part of the government's disaster-relief aid.

Deputy Government Spokesperson Watchara Kannika updated the Cabinet on the Coordination Center for the Flood Relief's transfer of the 5,000-baht-compensation to each household affected by the recent flood crisis.

Wathara said research by the center found that more than 550,000 had been affected, which is less than the initial estimation of 620,000.