Anutin praises Nan flood command; relief payments start Aug 30

Matichon•Politics•3d ago

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Anutin Charnvirakul praised Yotchana Wongswat for leading flood response in Nan province as the government prepares immediate relief payments.

•Anutin Charnvirakul visited Nan province on August 23 to monitor the northern flood situation.
•Yotchana Wongswat acted as the cabinet representative commanding the incident response in Nan since the beginning of the week.
•Initial relief payments of 6,700 baht for bedding, kitchenware, and clothing will be paid from August 30 to September 1.
•Nan Governor Chainarong Wongyai reported that water levels have receded and recovery efforts are underway.

Overview

•On August 23, Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a meeting to monitor the northern flood situation at Nan Provincial Hall.
•Anutin Charnvirakul praised the leadership of Yotchana Wongswat for coordinating with relevant ministries and ministers in the area.
•Anutin Charnvirakul called a meeting with government agencies in northern and northeastern provinces to prepare for and learn from flood events.
•Chainarong Wongyai stated that water levels in Nan have completely receded and the area is in the recovery and cleaning phase.
•Chainarong Wongyai is coordinating resources, machinery, and personnel to restore areas including Pua, Tha Wang Pha, Mueang, Phu Phiang, and Wiang Sa districts over 4-5 days.
•The government will provide an initial relief payment of 6,700 baht per household for bedding, kitchenware, and clothing.
•Initial relief payments are scheduled for August 30-31 and September 1.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has sent over 30 technicians to Nan to survey and assess house repairs for the second round of relief.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Everything passed through because every party cooperated fully, with the primary goal of alleviating the suffering of the people."

ทุกอย่างผ่านพ้นไปได้ เพราะทุกฝ่ายได้ให้ความร่วมมือทำงานอย่างเต็มที่ โดยมีเป้าหมายเพื่อคลายความทุกข์ร้อนของประชาชนเป็นหลัก

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who chaired the northern flood monitoring meeting.

Yotchana Wongswat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation who commanded the Nan flood situation as a cabinet representative.

Chainarong Wongyai(ชัยนรงค์ วงศ์ใหญ่)

Governor of Nan province.

Place

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The province where the flood situation was monitored and recovery is taking place.

Ubon Ratchathani Province(จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

The province Anutin Charnvirakul planned to visit to see injured soldiers.

Organization

Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning(กรมโยธาธิการและผังเมือง)ℹ️

The agency that sent over 30 technicians to assist in house repair surveys in Nan.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body represented by Yotchana Wongswat in commanding the incident.

Sub-district Administrative Organization(อบต.)

Local technical teams responsible for surveying house damage for the second round of relief.

Municipality(เทศบาล)ℹ️

Local technical teams responsible for surveying house damage for the second round of relief.