Jeset leads flood recovery efforts in Pua District, Nan

Khaosod•Politics•5d ago

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Deputy Interior Minister Jeset Thaisate coordinates multiple agencies to restore Pua District in Nan Province following floods.

•Jeset Thaisate visited Pua District, Nan Province on August 21, 2026.
•Multiple agencies are collaborating to clear mud, debris, and restore public utilities.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) provided specialized machinery and water production vehicles.
•Jeset Thaisate emphasized the need for proactive work to help residents return to normal life.

•On August 21, 2026, Jeset Thaisate visited Pua District, Nan Province to assist in flood recovery.
•Jeset Thaisate collaborated with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, Provincial Waterworks Authority, Department of Local Administration, and volunteers.
•Agencies deployed personnel and machinery to move belongings, clear mud and trash, and clean houses.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation provided 4 mud-scooping and trash trucks, 8 six-wheel dump trucks, 1 drinking water production vehicle, 1 field kitchen vehicle, and 1 10,000-liter water truck.
•Jeset Thaisate stated that the suffering of the people does not end just because the water levels have decreased.
•Jeset Thaisate instructed all agencies to closely monitor rain and water levels and remain ready for changing situations.

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Jeset Thaisate

"The water has receded, but our work is not yet finished; what must be done next is to accelerate recovery in all aspects."

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Jeset Thaisate(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who led the flood recovery survey in Pua District.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(ปภ.)

An agency providing machinery, water production, and field kitchens for flood recovery.

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

An agency integrated into the flood recovery efforts in Pua District.

Provincial Waterworks Authority(การประปาส่วนภูมิภาค)ℹ️

An agency integrated into the flood recovery efforts in Pua District.

Department of Local Administration(กรมการปกครอง)

An agency integrated into the flood recovery efforts in Pua District.

Pua District(อำเภอปัว)ℹ️

The area in Nan Province affected by floods where recovery work is being conducted.

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The province where Pua District is located.