Comptroller General Approves 100M Baht for Nan Flood Relief

Khaosod•Politics•4d ago

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The Comptroller General's Department approved an additional 100 million baht in emergency funds for flood relief in Nan province.

•The Comptroller General's Department approved a 100 million baht extension of emergency funds for the Governor of Nan.
•The funds are designated for emergency disaster relief and compensation for residents whose homes were damaged by flooding.
•Floods, flash floods, and landslides impacted Phu Phiang, Pua, Santi Suk, and Tha Wang Pha districts in Nan province.
•Deputy Minister of Interior Jetset Thaiyasset ordered a reduction in bureaucratic steps for affected citizens seeking aid.

•On August 22, 2026, Teerapat Katchamat announced the approval of additional emergency funds for Nan province.
•Nan province experienced floods, flash floods, and landslides in Phu Phiang, Pua, Santi Suk, and Tha Wang Pha districts.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation requested the extension because the existing emergency funds in Nan province were potentially insufficient.
•The Comptroller General's Department approved an additional 100 million baht under the authority of the Governor of Nan.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation notified Nan province to expedite the delivery of compensation to the people.
•Deputy Minister of Interior Jetset Thaiyasset instructed local government organizations to facilitate the aid process and reduce operational steps.
•Affected residents are not required to provide photocopies of ID cards, house registrations, or photos of floods, but must report information to community leaders and Kamnan.

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Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The agency that requested the budget extension and notified Nan province to expedite aid.

DDPM(ปภ.)

An abbreviation for the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Comptroller General's Department(กรมบัญชีกลาง)ℹ️

The government department that approved the 100 million baht extension of emergency funds.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry under which Jetset Thaiyasset serves as Deputy Minister.

Teerapat Katchamat(ธีรพัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)

The Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Jetset Thaiyasset(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

The Deputy Minister of Interior who ordered the simplification of the aid application process.

Nan Province(จ.น่าน)ℹ️

The province affected by floods, flash floods, and landslides.

Phu Phiang District(อ.ภูเพียง)ℹ️

An area in Nan province affected by the disaster.

Pua District(อ.ปัว)ℹ️

An area in Nan province affected by the disaster.

Santi Suk District(อ.สันติสุข)ℹ️

An area in Nan province affected by the disaster.

Tha Wang Pha District(อ.ท่าวังผา)ℹ️

An area in Nan province affected by the disaster.