Yotsanan accelerates Nan flood recovery and expands emergency funds

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongsawat oversees flood recovery in Nan province and announces various financial aid packages for affected citizens and farmers.

•The Cabinet approved a budget of 549,989,000 baht for special flood relief for those affected since May 15, 2026.
•Yotsanan Wongsawat visited Tha Wang Pha and Pua districts in Nan province on August 25 and 26 to monitor recovery progress.
•The Comptroller General's Department approved an additional 100 million baht emergency fund for the Governor of Nan.
•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives reported agricultural damage across 9 districts covering over 14,900 rai.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Yotsanan Wongsawat visited Tha Wang Pha district to monitor the construction of a simulated water weir and the clearing of mud in Ban Kaem.
•On August 26, 2026, Yotsanan Wongsawat visited Pua district to accelerate road repairs and mud dredging in Ban Hia and Ban Fai, and recovery in Ban Rong.
•The Cabinet approved a budget of 549,989,000 baht from the 2026 central budget to provide 9,000 baht per household for flooded residences and 2,000,000 baht per person for deaths caused by floods or mudslides.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is designated as the budget receiving unit to distribute aid through Government Savings Bank.
•The Comptroller General's Department extended the Governor of Nan's emergency reserve fund by 100 million baht for expenses such as home repairs and funeral costs.
•Agricultural surveys by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives found 6,538 farmers affected with over 9,121 rai of paddy fields damaged.
•Nan Province and local administrative organizations reduced application steps for aid, allowing citizens to notify community leaders without providing photocopies or photos.

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Key Entities

Person

Yotsanan Wongsawat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Chairman of the Committee for Prevention and Solution of Floods and Droughts in the Northern Region.

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The body that approved the 549,989,000 baht budget for flood relief.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The unit responsible for receiving and distributing flood relief funds through Government Savings Bank.

Government Savings Bank(ธนาคารออมสิน)

The financial institution used to pay out relief funds to victims.

Comptroller General's Department(กรมบัญชีกลาง)ℹ️

The department that approved the extension of the emergency reserve fund for the Governor of Nan.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry that surveyed agricultural damage in 9 districts of Nan.

Nan Provincial Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดน่าน)

The venue where recovery meetings were held over two days.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency tasked with building a temporary Bailey bridge to replace cut-off routes.

Place

Nan Province(จ.น่าน)ℹ️

The province affected by floods where recovery efforts are being concentrated.

Tha Wang Pha District(อ.ท่าวังผา)ℹ️

A district in Nan where Yotsanan Wongsawat monitored mud clearing and bridge construction.

Pua District(อ.ปัว)ℹ️

A district in Nan where road repairs and dredging in Ban Hia and Ban Fai are being accelerated.

Ban Kaem(บ้านแก้ม)

A location in Tha Wang Pha district where mud is being cleared.

Ban Hia(บ้านเฮี้ย)

A location in Pua district targeted for mud dredging.

Ban Fai(บ้านฝาย)ℹ️

A location in Pua district targeted for mud dredging.

Ban Rong(บ้านร้อง)ℹ️

A location in Pua district identified as being the most heavily affected.