In a heartening display of leadership and empathy, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited Chiang Rai yesterday, June 28, as she rolled up her sleeves to offer immediate relief to flood-stricken residents. Even though the waters have ebbed by over 80%, the aftermath of the deluge has left many still struggling to secure the essentials. PM Paetongtarn, with her entourage including Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich and other top brass, touched down in the township of Phaya Mengrai, ensuring those affected were not left high and dry. Her boots-on-the-ground approach took her to Baan Sop Pao, tambon Mae Pao, a locality showing tough resilience in challenging times. The provincial governor, Charin Thongsuk, expressed optimism that the region’s spirits would buoy back to normalcy, assuming the skies don’t open up with further rains. With the water having receded substantially, the team on the ground is ready to dive into assessing the damage,…