Anutin praises Yotschanan's leadership in Nan flood response

Khaosod•Politics•3d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul praised Deputy Prime Minister Yotschanan Wongswat for his leadership in managing flood relief efforts in Nan province.

•Anutin Charnvirakul visited Nan on August 23, 2026, to monitor the northern flood situation.
•Yotschanan Wongswat served as the cabinet representative commanding the flood response in Nan since the beginning of the week.
•Financial aid of 6,700 baht for bedding, kitchenware, and clothing will be paid between August 30 and September 1.
•Governor Chainarong Wongyai reported that water levels in Nan have receded and the area is now in the recovery phase.

Overview

•Anutin Charnvirakul and relevant cabinet members visited Nan province on August 23, 2026, to monitor the flood situation.
•Anutin Charnvirakul praised the leadership of Yotschanan Wongswat for coordinating effectively between ministries to manage the Nan flood incident.
•Anutin Charnvirakul called a meeting with government agencies in the North and Northeast to extract lessons and increase preparedness for future floods.
•Chainarong Wongyai stated that water levels in Nan have receded, and recovery efforts are focusing on cleaning houses and roads in Pua, Tha Wang Pha, Mueang, Phu Phiang, and Wiang Sa districts.
•The government will provide an initial relief payment of 6,700 baht for bedding, kitchenware, and clothing.
•The first round of relief payments is scheduled for August 30, August 31, and September 1.
•A second round of aid for home and land repairs will be processed following surveys by TAO and municipality technicians.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has deployed over 30 technicians to assist Nan province.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

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

ทุกอย่างผ่านพ้นไปได้ เพราะทุกฝ่ายได้ให้ความร่วมมือทำงานร่วมกันอย่างเต็มที่ โดยมีเป้าหมายเพื่อคลายความทุกข์ร้อนของประชาชนเป็นหลัก

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

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

Yotschanan Wongswat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation who commanded the flood incident in Nan.

Chainarong Wongyai(ชัยนรงค์ วงศ์ใหญ่)

Governor of Nan province who summarized the flood situation and recovery progress.

Place

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The location affected by floods where recovery and relief efforts are taking place.

Ubon Ratchathani Province(จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

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

Organization

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

The government agency that sent over 30 technicians to help with home and land repair surveys in Nan.

TAO(อบต.)ℹ️

Sub-district Administrative Organizations whose technicians will survey damages for the second round of relief.