Prompong warns of floods in Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and Uttaradit

Khaosod•Politics•4d ago

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Former Pheu Thai spokesperson Prompong Noppharit urged the government to use GISTDA data to prepare for floods in three provinces and accelerate recovery in Nan.

•Prompong Noppharit addressed the flood situation on August 22, 2026.
•GISTDA data from August 21, 2026, identified high-risk areas in Sukhothai and Phitsanulok.
•Three deaths were reported in Nan province.
•DDPM has instructed close monitoring of Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok.

Overview

•Prompong Noppharit stated on August 22, 2026, that recovery efforts in Nan must be accelerated to help citizens return to their livelihoods.
•Flood damage in Nan includes houses, roads, vehicles, agricultural areas, and shops, with 3 reported deaths.
•GISTDA data from August 21, 2026, at 09:29 identified high-risk areas in Sukhothai and Phitsanulok covering over 3,900 square kilometers.
•Prompong Noppharit warned that the government must use GISTDA data to prepare Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok before floods occur.
•Prompong Noppharit urged the government to reduce documentation steps for relief and consider debt suspension or low-interest loans for affected farmers and entrepreneurs in Nan.
•Prompong Noppharit advised local authorities in Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok to check water routes, evacuation points, and the locations of vulnerable groups.
•Prompong Noppharit emphasized that effective warning systems must notify residents early enough to move belongings and families out of risk areas.

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Key Entities

Person

Prompong Noppharit(พร้อมพงศ์ นพฤทธิ์)

Former spokesperson of the Pheu Thai Party.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

The political party for which Prompong Noppharit served as spokesperson.

GISTDA(จิสด้า)ℹ️

The agency providing satellite data and flood risk assessments.

DDPM(ปภ.)

The agency instructing the close monitoring of Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok.

Place

Nan(น่าน)

A province experiencing floods and requiring urgent recovery and relief.

Sukhothai(สุโขทัย)

A province identified as high-risk for flooding by GISTDA and DDPM.

Phitsanulok(พิษณุโลก)ℹ️

A province identified as high-risk for flooding by GISTDA and DDPM.

Uttaradit(อุตรดิตถ์)ℹ️

A province identified as requiring close monitoring by DDPM.