Chiang Rai mobilizes machinery for flood preparedness

Matichon•Society•7d ago

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Chiang Rai officials deploy water pumps and machinery to Mae Sai and Mae Chan districts to prepare for predicted flash floods and forest runoff.

•Officials deployed machinery and water pumps in Mae Sai and Mae Chan districts of Chiang Rai.
•The Thai Meteorological Department warned of flash floods and forest runoff from August 6–9, 2026.
•The Governor of Chiang Rai ordered all agencies to maintain 24-hour surveillance.

•The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning regarding a monsoon trough crossing the area, risking flash floods and forest runoff between August 6–9, 2026.
•On August 6, 2026, Pharadon Rungrotteera and Jaraspun Arunkhong led teams to install additional water pumps and machinery in Mae Sai District.
•The deployment in Mae Sai District followed an order from the Governor of Chiang Rai for all agencies to monitor the situation 24 hours a day.
•On August 4, 2026, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center Region 15 Chiang Rai sent a 10-wheel truck with a 15-ton crane, a rescue vehicle, and a 14-inch water pump to Pa Tueng Subdistrict, Mae Chan District.
•On August 5, 2026, a 14-inch water pump was installed in the community along the Chan River at Ban Pha Tang, Pa Tueng Subdistrict, Mae Chan District.
•The installation at Ban Pha Tang was done to increase drainage efficiency and prepare for river overflow to alleviate hardship for local residents.

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Pharadon Rungrotteera(ภราดล รุ่งโรจน์ธีระ)

Director of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center Region 15 Chiang Rai.

Jaraspun Arunkhong(จรัสพันธ์ อรุณคง)

Head of the Chiang Rai Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center Region 15 Chiang Rai(ศูนย์ป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยเขต 15 เชียงราย)

An agency that deployed machinery and water pumps to support flood preparedness in Mae Chan District.

Chiang Rai Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(สำนักงานป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยเชียงราย)

An agency involved in deploying machinery to Mae Sai District.

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The agency that issued the warning regarding the monsoon trough and flood risks.

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️

The province where flood preparedness measures are being implemented.

Mae Sai District(อำเภอแม่สาย)ℹ️

A district in Chiang Rai where additional water pumps and machinery were installed on August 6, 2026.

Pa Tueng Subdistrict, Mae Chan District(ต.ป่าตึง อ.แม่จัน)

An area in Chiang Rai that received disaster machinery and water pumps on August 4 and 5, 2026.

Ban Pha Tang(บ้านผาตั้ง)ℹ️

A community along the Chan River in Pa Tueng Subdistrict where a water pump was installed.

Chan River(ลำน้ำจัน)

The river located near Ban Pha Tang in Mae Chan District.