Natthaphong Urges Long-Term Flood Solutions for Nan Province

Thairath•Politics•4d ago

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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut visited Nan province to monitor flood recovery and urged the government to implement long-term budgetary solutions.

•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and People's Party MPs visited Pua District, Nan Province on August 22, 2026.
•Local residents requested urgent remediation and long-term flood prevention measures.
•Reports indicate a lack of early warning systems in some areas, forcing village headmen to use bells to alert residents.
•Natthaphong identified a lack of direction and continuity in government operations regarding water management.

•On August 22, 2026, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut visited Ban Hia and Ban Kret in Sila Laeng Subdistrict, Pua District, Nan Province.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, accompanied by Chaowit Innoi and Charoen Aphiphatkosol, monitored the recovery and remediation of flood victims.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut urged the government to consider continuous and effective budget allocations for long-term flood solutions.
•The Mirror Foundation has established a center in Pua District but lacks equipment such as boots, water squeegees, cleaning tools, and heavy machinery for mud removal.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut noted that while the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and ministers to the area is positive, residents prioritize long-term solutions.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated that the Office of the National Water Resources lacks the authority to consider budgets on behalf of other agencies.
•Residents in Pua District reported receiving no advance warnings during the night before the flood, resulting in village headmen ringing bells to notify the community.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut proposed the creation of simulation models or the installation of monitoring equipment to cover all areas to prevent future disasters.

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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)ℹ️

List MP and leader of the People's Party.

Chaowit Innoi(เชาว์วิชญ์ อินน้อย)

Nan MP from the People's Party.

Charoen Aphiphatkosol(เจริญ อภิภัทรโกศล)

Nan MP from the People's Party.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.

Mirror Foundation(มูลนิธิกระจกเงา)ℹ️

An organization that established a center in Pua District to assist in recovery.

Office of the National Water Resources(สทนช.)ℹ️

A central agency for water management that lacks budget consideration authority over other agencies.

Pua District(อ.ปัว)ℹ️

A district in Nan Province affected by flooding.

Nan Province(จ.น่าน)ℹ️

The province where the flood recovery monitoring took place.

Ban Hia(บ้านเฮี้ย)

A village in Sila Laeng Subdistrict, Pua District, Nan Province.

Ban Kret(บ้านเกร็ด)

A village in Sila Laeng Subdistrict, Pua District, Nan Province.

Sila Laeng Subdistrict(ต.ศิลาแลง)

A subdistrict in Pua District, Nan Province.

Water Act(พ.ร.บ.น้ำ)

The legislation governing water management mentioned by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.