Govt Rebuts False Reports of 100 Nan Flood Deaths

MGR Online•Politics•2d ago

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The government denied social media reports claiming over 100 deaths in Nan province floods, confirming the actual death toll is 4 people.

•Deputy Government Spokesperson Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn refuted fake news claiming 100+ deaths in Nan province.
•The actual death toll from the Nan floods is 4 people: 3 civilians and 1 official from the Friends in Need (Pa.) Volunteer Foundation.
•Floods occurred in Nan between August 19–22, 2026, affecting 7 districts, 42 sub-districts, and 356 villages.
•Deputy Prime Minister Prof. Dr. Yoschanon Wongswasdi ordered governors of 17 northern provinces to monitor social media for fake news.

•Deputy Government Spokesperson Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn stated that reports of over 100 deaths in Nan province are fake news created for engagement.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn confirmed the actual death toll in Nan province is 4 people, consisting of 3 civilians and 1 official.
•The official who died was a member of the Friends in Need (Pa.) Volunteer Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society, who died while assisting citizens in Nan.
•Flooding in Nan province took place between August 19–22, 2026.
•The floods affected 23,827 households and 67,129 people across 7 districts, 42 sub-districts, and 356 villages in Nan.
•Water levels in several areas of Nan have decreased, and officials are currently cleaning areas and repairing public utilities.
•Deputy Prime Minister Prof. Dr. Yoschanon Wongswasdi sent an urgent letter to governors of 17 northern provinces to monitor social media and communicate accurate information.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn warned citizens not to believe or share unverified information as it creates panic and harms grieving families.

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Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Government Spokesperson and Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Yoschanon Wongswasdi(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

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

Nan(น่าน)

The province where the flood disaster occurred.

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

An organization whose special task team member died while performing rescue missions in Nan.

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

The ministry headed by Prof. Dr. Yoschanon Wongswasdi.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The office where Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn serves as Deputy Spokesperson.