Jeset sets 7-day deadline for Pua flood recovery

Thairath•Politics•5d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Interior Minister Jeset Thaiseth has ordered the restoration of infrastructure in Pua District, Nan Province, within seven days following floods.

•Deputy Interior Minister Jeset Thaiseth visited Pua District, Nan Province, on August 21, 2026, to oversee flood recovery.
•Jeset Thaiseth set a 7-day deadline for the repair of transportation routes, electricity, and water systems.
•The flooding in Pua District was caused by the Lam Nam Khwang river overflowing and changing direction into residential areas.

Overview

•On August 21, 2026, Jeset Thaiseth visited Pua District, Nan Province, to command flood recovery efforts.
•Water from the Lam Nam Khwang, a large tributary, overflowed and changed direction, flooding residential houses.
•Jeset Thaiseth ordered state, local, and private sectors to mobilize machinery to build flood barriers to redirect water back to the main river.
•Jeset Thaiseth rode an off-road motorcycle with local officials to visit heavily damaged areas and listen to citizens' problems.
•Jeset Thaiseth set a deadline for all agencies to restore transport, electricity, and water systems to normal within 7 days.
•Jeset Thaiseth instructed officials to provide the best possible welfare, food, and housing for officials and volunteers.
•Food supply vehicles from Bangkok are being prepared to support the recovery area.

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Key Entities

Person

Jeset Thaiseth(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who is commanding the flood recovery in Pua District.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry where Jeset Thaiseth serves as Deputy Minister.

Place

Pua District(อำเภอปัว)ℹ️

An area in Nan Province affected by flooding.

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The province where the disaster recovery is taking place.

Ban Rat Phatthana Moo 4, Woranakhon Subdistrict(บ้านราษฎร์พัฒนา หมู่ 4 ตำบลวรนคร)

The location where Jeset Thaiseth issued urgent orders.

Lam Nam Khwang(ลำน้ำขว้าง)

A large tributary river that overflowed and flooded residential houses.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The city from which food supply vehicles are being prepared for support.