Yotsanan Mobilizes 670 Soldiers for Nan Flood Recovery

Khaosod•Politics•4d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongsawat directed the mobilization of 670 soldiers and multiple agencies to restore flood-affected areas in Nan Province.

•Yotsanan Wongsawat chaired a meeting on August 22, 2026, to monitor flood assistance in Nan Province.
•A total of 670 soldiers from Phitsanulok and military circles 38, 34, and 35 were deployed to Pua District.
•The Royal Irrigation Department and Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning are conducting cleaning and damage surveys.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is providing mental health and welfare support to vulnerable groups.

Overview

•On August 22, 2026, Yotsanan Wongsawat chaired a situation summary meeting at the Nan Provincial Incident Command Center.
•Yotsanan Wongsawat mobilized 40 combat engineers from Phitsanulok, 550 personnel from Military Circle 38, and 80 personnel from Military Circles 34-35 to assist in Pua District.
•Yotsanan Wongsawat ordered police officers to facilitate traffic in Pua District to allow aid workers to reach citizens promptly.
•The Royal Irrigation Department deployed water trucks and personnel to clean mud from houses in Chedi Chai Subdistrict and Ban Rong Ngae in Pua District.
•Yotsanan Wongsawat assigned the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning to survey building damages for comprehensive recovery.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security deployed officers to care for the elderly and disabled in Sila Laeng and Woranakhon Subdistricts of Pua District.
•The District Officer of Pua will coordinate with Crown Prince Pua Hospital to provide medical personnel for mental health assessments.

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Key Entities

Person

Yotsanan Wongsawat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation who chaired the flood recovery meeting in Nan.

Place

Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️

The province affected by floods and the location of the Incident Command Center.

Pua District(อ.ปัว)ℹ️

The district in Nan Province where soldiers are clearing mud and traffic management is being implemented.

Phitsanulok Province(จ.พิษณุโลก)ℹ️

The province from which 40 combat engineers and heavy machinery were sent to assist Nan.

Chedi Chai Subdistrict(ต.เจดีย์ชัย)

A subdistrict in Pua District where mud cleaning operations were conducted.

Ban Rong Ngae(บ้านร้องแง)

A village in Pua District where mud cleaning operations were conducted.

Sila Laeng Subdistrict(ต.ศิลาแลง)

A subdistrict in Pua District where the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security provided care for vulnerable groups.

Woranakhon Subdistrict(ต.วรนคร)

A subdistrict in Pua District where the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security provided care for vulnerable groups.

Organization

Military Circle 38(มณฑลทหารบกที่ 38)

The military unit that provided 550 personnel for flood assistance.

Military Circles 34-35(มณฑลทหารบกที่ 34-35)

The military units that provided 80 personnel for flood assistance.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency that provided water trucks and personnel to clean mud from houses in Pua District.

Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning(กรมโยธาธิการและผังเมือง)

The agency assigned to survey building damages in the affected area.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for the mental health recovery of victims and the care of vulnerable groups.

Crown Prince Pua Hospital(โรงพยาบาลสมเด็จพระยุพราชปัว)

The medical facility coordinating the deployment of personnel to assess the mental health of citizens.

Committee for the Prevention and Resolution of Flood and Drought Problems in the Northern Region(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและแก้ไขปัญหาอุทกภัยและภัยแล้งในพื้นที่ภาคเหนือ)

The committee chaired by Yotsanan Wongsawat to manage flood and drought issues in the North.