Channels of kindness for flood victims

Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers.  Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years.  Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.

Thai Red Cross

• Types of donations: Financial.
• Bank account: Siam Commercial Bank (Thai Red Cross branch), 045-3-04637-0, Account name: Thai Red Cross for Disasters.
• Contact: Email donation@redcross.or.th, call 02-250-0312 or Line Official Account: @redcrossfund.

The Mirror Foundation

• Types of donations: The Mirror Foundation accepts donations of clothes (especially used bras and new underpants), electrical appliances, bedding accessories, cleaning tools as well as children and adult diapers for flood victims so that they can live after the deluge subsides. Financial donations are also welcome.
• Bank Account: Siam Commercial Bank, 202-258-2983, Account name: Disaster Fund by Mirror Foundation.
• Contact: Call 061-909-1840 or visit https://taejai.com/th/d/mirror_fund_ot. Items can be donated and delivered to The Mirror Foundation, 191 Vibhavadi Rangsit 62 Road, Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Bangkok, 10210.

Friends in Needs (of Pa) Volunteers Foundation

• Types of donations: Financial.
• Bank Account: Siam Commercial Bank current account, 020-3-04545-1.
• Contact: Email donation@friendsofpa.or.th or Line Official Account: @friendsofpa

Thai Airways International

• Types of donations: Dried food, canned food, ready-to-eat food, drinking water, clothes, basic medication and other life necessities. Items can be donated 24/7 at Thai Airways International Headquarters, Security Centre (Building 4), Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok.
• Contact: Call 02-545-1191.

Red Cross District Branch of Mae Sai

• Types of donations: The Red Cross District Branch of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai has set up a kitchen at Mae Sai District Office to prepare food and drinking water for flood-affected people as well as officers and rescue teams from all organisations. Donations of uncooked rice, dried food, drinking water and cooking ingredients are welcome. Items can be delivered to Red Cross District Branch of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai.
• Contact: Call 081-796-2095.

Save the Children Thailand

• Types of donations: Save the Children Thailand accepts financial donations to support the most vulnerable and impacted children and families by addressing their most immediate needs and building their long-term resilience through education, mental health, and keeping children safe.
• Bank Account: Siam Commercial Bank, 059-294430-4, Account name: Save the Children. Or visit donate.savethechildren.or.th.
• Contact: Call 02-684-1286 or email info.thailand@savethechildren.org.

Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna

• Types of donations: Financial and other necessities, including uncooked rice, drinking water, dried food, mosquito repellent, torches, candles, lighters and cleaning tools, are welcome. The university also has set up a central kitchen where food is cooked and distributed to flood-affected victims. The university's premises also welcome those who wish to find a safe place to park their vehicles. They can contact security guards in front of the university.
• Bank Account: Krungthai Bank, 507-1-87015-0, Account name: Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna.
• Contact: Call 083-764-3085 and 080-831-2803.

Thoeng District Office, Chiang Rai

• Types of donations: Food, consumer goods and other life necessities. Items can be donated to Thoeng District Office, Moo 15, Tambon Wiang, Thoeng district, Chiang Rai.
• Contact: Call 0-5379-5199.

Phetkasem Nan Foundation

• Types of donations: Uncooked rice, fried food and drinking water. Items can be sent to the office of the Phetkasem Nan Foundation (the headquarters in Tha Wang Pha district, Nan province). Financial donations are also welcome.
• Bank Account: Kasikorn Bank, 137-1-22257-6, Account name: Phetkasem Nan Foundation; and Siam Commercial Bank, 732-3-008412, Account name: Phetkasem Nan Foundation.

Philanthropist Panadda Wongphudee

• Types of donations: Uncooked rice, dried and canned food, instant food, pet food for dogs and cats, sanitary napkins, drinking water, bottled or boxed juices and milk, adult diapers, Athlete's Foot anti-fungal cream, balm, snacks with long shelf lives, ready-to-eat chilli paste, cooking sauces and ingredients. Financial donations are also welcome.
• Bank Account: Kasikorn Bank, 713-2-59590-3, Account name: Doing Good Foundation by Panadda Wongphudee (to buy necessities and cooking ingredients to prepare food for flood-affected victims); or Kasikorn Bank, 134-1-78729-3, Account name: Doing Good Foundation by Panadda Wongphudee (to provide relief to schools after the floods).
• Contact: Call 064-478-9151.

Thammasat University, Lampang Campus

• Types of donations: Uncooked rice, dried food, drinking water, beverages, basic medication, cleaning tools, torches and other consumer goods as well as life necessities. They can be donated to Coordination Centre, the university's multi-purpose and indoor gymnasium building.
• Contact: Call 089-952-6668 and 063-146-2653.

I-Kuan Tao Association of Thailand (Fa Yi Chong De)

• Types of donations: The I-Kuan Tao Association of Thailand (Fa Yi Chong De) in collaboration with the Tailin Terd Khunnatham Foundation as well as its networks provide food, drinking water and other relief to flood-affected victims in many areas. Central kitchens have been set up to prepare food for local people. Financial donations are welcome as money is to be directly distributed and allocated to its networks in flood-affected neighbourhoods to spend as needed.
• Bank Account: Bangkok Bank, 716-0-092529, Account name: Tailin Terd Khunnatham Foundation.
• Contact: Call 081-961-9839.

De Zhi Gong Tao Temple, Mae Sai, Chiang Rai

• Types of donations: The temple provides a free shelter for 120 to 200 flood-affected victims including free vegetarian food and drinking water. Local people stranded in their own homes in Mae Sai area can contact the temple for cooked food and drinking water. The temple also provides bathrooms for those who want to take a bath. Financial donations are also welcome.
• Bank Account: Kasikorn Bank, 011-8-474872, Account name: Nongluk Kantamul.
• Contact: 086-439-2369.

Silamanee Resort, Mae Sai, Chiang Rai

• Types of donations: The resort has opened its meeting room as a shelter for flood-affected victims to stay free of charge.
• Contact: 053-668-301 and 053-668-303.

Singha Park Chiang Rai

• Types of donations: Singha Park Chiang Rai provides free parking for cars and motorcycles that belong to people in flood-affected areas.
• Contact: facebook.com/SinghaparkChiangrai or call 091-576-0374.

Sapparachen Foundation, Samut Songkhram

• Types of donations: The foundation's rescue team has left its headquarters in Samut Songkhram to help people affected by floods in Chiang Rai. However, they still need financial support to be spent on fuel and other expenses along the way.
• Bank Account: TMBThanachart (ttb) Bank, 447-2-519208, Account name: Supparachen Foundation.
• Contact: Call 034-710-177.

Chiang Rai Rajabhat University

• Types of donations: The Animal Hospital within Chiang Rai Rajabhat University welcomes pet dogs and cats whose owners live in flooded areas. It is however required that pet owners bring their own cages and other essential tools for pets. The university also offers free parking spaces for flood victims.
• Contact: Call 053-776-041.

Code Clean

• Types of donations: Clothes to be distributed to flood victims in Chiang Rai. They can be mailed to Wash and Go Company Limited, 114, Thetsaban Rangrak Tai Soi 4 Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900. Clothes can also be dropped at all 21 branches of Code Clean laundromat.
• Contact: Call 099-446-4426, Line Official Account @codeclean or visit facebook.com/codecleanthailand.

Raks Thai Foundation

• Types of donations: Drinking water, dried food, basic medication, mosquito repellent, cleaning tools, children and adult diapers, torches and candles. Financial donations are also welcome. Stuff can be dropped off at 185 Soi Pradiphat 6 Road, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400.
• Bank Account: Kasikornbank, 799-2-50785-8, Account name: Raks Thai Foundation.
• Contact: Call 063-205-7188 or 02-014-7322 ext 102-106.

ChernTawan International Meditation Center

• Types of donations: Dried food and consumer goods can be delivered to Cherntawan International Meditation Center, 217 Moo 25 Ban San Pa Hiang, Muang District, Chiang Rai 57000. Financial donations are also welcome.
• Bank Account: Government Savings Bank, 0203-4314-9256, Account name: Rai Cherntawan Foundation.
• Contact: Call 082-804-8954, 063-576-5565 and 082-787-1445.