Jeset Deploys Machinery to Restore Water Systems in Nan

Thairath•Politics•3d ago

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Deputy Interior Minister Jeset Thaiyset leads recovery efforts in Nan province to restore public utilities and clear flood debris.

•Jeset Thaiyset attended a flood situation meeting on August 23, 2026, in Nan province.
•The Provincial Waterworks Authority aims to fully restore the water system by Monday, August 24, 2026.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation are clearing debris in Pua District.
•A 7-day target has been set to return the affected areas to a usable state.

•On August 23, 2026, Jeset Thaiyset joined a meeting in Nan province to track flood situations in 37 northern and northeastern provinces.
•The Provincial Waterworks Authority has deployed personnel and machinery to repair systems with a goal of full operation by August 24, 2026.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation are using excavators and trucks to remove mud and waste in Pua District.
•The DDPM Region 15 Chiang Rai provided 3,000 meal boxes and drinking water at the Pua District Office shelter.
•DDPM Region 5 Nakhon Ratchasima and DDPM Region 15 Chiang Rai collaborated to clean Soi Wat Rong and Ban Hia in Pua District.
•A long-distance water pumping station was established at the 200-Year Public Park pond in Pua District to support cleaning efforts.
•Jeset Thaiyset stated that recovery must cover all dimensions, including public utilities, routes, housing, mental healing, and damage surveys.
•The recovery operations in Pua District aim for completion within 7 days to allow residents to return home.

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Jeset Thaiyset

"Recovery is the most difficult step, but we will do our best. If there are any errors or shortcomings, I will take sole responsibility."

การฟื้นฟูคือขั้นตอนที่ยากที่สุด แต่เราจะทำให้ดีที่สุด หากมีอะไรผิดพลาดหรือบกพร่อง ผมขอรับผิดชอบไว้แต่เพียงผู้เดียวครับ

Jeset Thaiyset(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior (MoI 3) who is leading flood recovery efforts in Nan.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who chaired the flood situation meeting.

Yotchana Wongsawad(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

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

Chainarong Wongyai(ชัยนรงค์ วงศ์ใหญ่)

Governor of Nan Province.

Provincial Waterworks Authority(การประปาส่วนภูมิภาค)ℹ️

The agency responsible for repairing and restoring the water system in the flood-affected area.

Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning(กรมโยธาธิการและผังเมือง)ℹ️

The agency deploying machinery to remove mud and debris in Pua District.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The agency collaborating to clear debris and provide emergency supplies in Nan.

DDPM Region 15 Chiang Rai(ศูนย์ ปภ.เขต 15 เชียงราย)

The regional disaster prevention center providing mud vacuums and food boxes in Pua District.

DDPM Region 5 Nakhon Ratchasima(ศูนย์ ปภ.เขต 5 นครราชสีมา)

The regional disaster prevention center providing cleaning machinery and personnel in Pua District.

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The province where the flood recovery meeting and operations are taking place.

Pua District(อำเภอปัว)ℹ️

The district in Nan Province where debris removal and utility restoration are focused.

Phra Chao Suriyaphong Phritdet Meeting Room(ห้องประชุมพระเจ้าสุริยพงษ์ผริตเดช)

The meeting location on the 3rd floor of the Nan Provincial Hall.

200-Year Public Park Pond(สระน้ำสวนสาธารณะ 200 ปี)

The site of the long-distance water pumping station in Pua District.