Government refutes fake news on Nan flood death toll

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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

•Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn confirmed the death toll in Nan province is 4 people, not over 100.
•The deceased include 3 civilians and 1 official from the Friends in Need Volunteers Foundation (Pavana) under the Thai Red Cross Society.
•Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongasawat has ordered governors of 17 northern provinces to closely monitor social media.
•Floods between August 19-22 affected 7 districts, 42 sub-districts, and 356 villages in Nan province.

•Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn stated that claims of over 100 deaths in Nan province are fake news created to generate engagement.
•Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn confirmed the total death toll in Nan province is 4, consisting of 3 civilians and 1 official from the Friends in Need Volunteers Foundation (Pavana) under the Thai Red Cross Society.
•Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongasawat sent an urgent letter to the governors of 17 northern provinces to monitor social media and communicate accurate information to prevent public panic.
•Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn warned the public not to believe or share unverified information, as exaggerations harm victims' families and cause panic.
•Between August 19-22, flooding in Nan province affected 23,827 households and 67,129 people across 7 districts, 42 sub-districts, and 356 villages.
•Water levels in many areas of Nan province have decreased, and officials are currently restoring public utilities and cleaning affected areas.

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Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Yotsanan Wongasawat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Nan(น่าน)

A province experiencing flooding and the spread of fake news regarding death tolls.

Friends in Need Volunteers Foundation (Pavana) under the Thai Red Cross Society(มูลนิธิอาสาเพื่อนพึ่ง (ภาฯ) ยามยาก สภากาชาดไทย)

An organization whose official died while performing rescue missions in Nan province.

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

The ministry led by Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongasawat.