Government refutes fake news on Nan flood death toll

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

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The government has refuted social media claims that over 100 people died in the Nan province floods, confirming the actual death toll is 4.

•Deputy Government Spokesperson Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn clarified on August 24, 2026, that the reported 100 deaths in Nan are fake news.
•The actual death toll in Nan province is 4 people: 3 civilians and 1 officer from the Friends in Need (Pa.) Volunteers Foundation.
•Floods in Nan province occurred between August 19–22, 2026, affecting 7 districts, 42 sub-districts, and 356 villages.
•Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongsawat has instructed governors of 17 northern provinces to closely monitor social media for fake news.

•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn stated that claims of over 100 deaths in Nan province are false and intended to increase engagement.
•The confirmed death toll in Nan province is 4 people, consisting of 3 civilians and 1 officer from the Friends in Need (Pa.) Volunteers Foundation under the Thai Red Cross Society.
•Flooding in Nan province took place between August 19–22, 2026.
•The disaster impacted 7 districts, 42 sub-districts, 356 villages, 23,827 households, and 67,129 people in Nan province.
•Water levels in many areas of Nan province have decreased, and recovery efforts including cleaning and utility repairs are underway.
•Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongsawat sent an urgent letter to governors of 17 northern provinces to monitor social media and communicate accurate information.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn warned the public not to believe or share unverified information as it creates panic and affects grieving families.

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Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn

"I confirm that the latest death toll is 4 people, not over 100."

ขอยืนยันว่าตัวเลขผู้เสียชีวิตล่าสุดมี 4 ราย ไม่ใช่กว่า 100 ราย

Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn

"On the day that people are facing a disaster, the thing that should not be done most is creating repeated disaster with fake news."

ในวันที่ประชาชนกำลังเผชิญภัยพิบัติ สิ่งที่ไม่ควรทำที่สุดคือการสร้างภัยซ้ำด้วยข่าวปลอม

Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who refuted the fake news regarding death tolls in Nan.

Yotsanan Wongsawat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation who ordered the monitoring of fake news.

Nan(น่าน)

The province where the floods occurred between August 19–22, 2026.

Friends in Need (Pa.) Volunteers Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society(มูลนิธิอาสาเพื่อนพึ่ง (ภาฯ) ยามยาก สภากาชาดไทย)

The organization whose officer died while assisting people in Nan province.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

The ministry led by Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongsawat.