PM praises Yotchonan's Nan flood command; 6,700 baht aid set

MGR Online•Politics•3d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul praised Yotchonan's leadership in managing the Nan province floods and announced initial relief payments.

•Anutin Charnvirakul praised Yotchonan for leadership in coordinating flood response in Nan province.
•Initial relief payments of 6,700 baht for bedding, kitchenware, and clothing are scheduled for August 30 to September 1.
•Governor Chainarong Wongyai reported that Nan river water levels have receded and restoration is underway.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning is deploying over 30 technicians to Nan for house repairs.

•On August 23, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a meeting to track the northern flood situation.
•Anutin Charnvirakul praised Yotchonan for effective leadership and coordination with ministries during the Nan flood event.
•Anutin Charnvirakul ordered officials to extract lessons learned to improve future flood response efficiency.
•Chainarong Wongyai stated the Nan river has dried up and restoration of homes and roads is currently in progress.
•Restoration efforts are being conducted in Pua, Tha Wang Pha, Mueang, Phu Phiang, and Wiang Sa districts over 4-5 days.
•The government will provide initial relief payments of 6,700 baht between August 30 and September 1.
•A second round of aid for house repairs will follow surveys conducted by TAO and municipality technicians.
•Anutin Charnvirakul assigned the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning to send over 30 technicians to the area.

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Yotchonan(ยศชนัน)

A representative of the Cabinet who commanded the flood situation in Nan province.

Chainarong Wongyai(ชัยนรงค์ วงศ์ใหญ่)

The Governor of Nan Province.

Nan(น่าน)

A province that experienced flooding and is currently in the restoration phase.

Ubon Ratchathani(อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

A province where Anutin Charnvirakul intends to visit injured soldiers.

Pua District(อำเภอปัว)ℹ️