Urgent flood warnings for Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit and Nan

Matichon•Politics•4d ago

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Prompong Nopparit urges the government to accelerate recovery in Nan province and prepare for potential flooding in Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and Uttaradit.

•Prompong Nopparit called for urgent government action on August 22, 2026.
•Three deaths were reported following floods in Nan province.
•GISTDA data from August 21 identifies high-risk flood areas in Sukhothai and Phitsanulok.
•DDPM has instructed close monitoring of Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok.

Overview

•On August 22, 2026, Prompong Nopparit addressed the flood situation in Nan and potential risks in other provinces.
•Flooding in Nan caused damage to houses, roads, vehicles, agricultural areas, and shops, with 3 reported deaths.
•GISTDA reported on August 21 at 09:29 that high-risk areas in Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and nearby zones cover over 3,900 square kilometers.
•DDPM instructed close monitoring of Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok.
•Prompong Nopparit urged the government to accelerate the recovery of infrastructure and public health in Nan and reduce documentation for aid.
•Prompong Nopparit stated that Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok must prepare evacuation points and equipment before floods arrive.
•Prompong Nopparit emphasized that government data must be converted into rapid action and warnings must reach villagers before the water does.

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Key Entities

Person

Prompong Nopparit(พร้อมพงศ์ นพฤทธิ์)

Former spokesperson of the Pheu Thai Party.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

The political party where Prompong Nopparit previously served as spokesperson.

GISTDAℹ️

An agency providing flood risk data and satellite information.

DDPM(ปภ.)

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

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️

The administrative body urged to provide rapid recovery aid and prepare for flood risks.

Place

Nan(น่าน)

A province where floods caused deaths and damage to infrastructure.

Sukhothai(สุโขทัย)

A province identified as a high-risk flood area.

Phitsanulok(พิษณุโลก)ℹ️

A province identified as a high-risk flood area.

Uttaradit(อุตรดิตถ์)ℹ️

A province instructed to be monitored closely for flooding.