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Expert Criticizes Politician's Order to Close Khun Dan Dam Gates Amid Flood Risk
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A water resources engineering professor warns of catastrophic failure after a Deputy Minister ordered the temporary closure of floodgates at Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam.
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Events
September 23, 2026: Water level reaches 93.28% capacity.
September 26, 2026: Dam opens all four gates at 100% capacity.
September 27, 2026 (Morning): Deputy Minister Phonphum Suwannawiwat orders gates closed to reduce downstream impact.
September 27, 2026 (17:00): Gates partially reopened (1.5 gates) due to continuous inflow.
September 27, 2026 (23:00): Gates returned to 100% capacity to prevent dam collapse.
September 28, 2026: Dam closed to visitors; several districts in Nakhon Nayok declared flood disaster zones.
Who & What's Involved
Khun Dan Prakan Chon DamRoyal Irrigation DepartmentKasetsart UniversityMinistry of InteriorNakhon Nayok Disaster Prevention and Mitigation CommandProfessor Sitang
Topics
Flood ManagementDam SafetyPolitical InterferenceWater Resources EngineeringNakhon Nayok Flooding
Locations
Khun Dan Prakan Chon DamNakhon NayokBang Pakong RiverPrachin BuriGulf of Thailand