Deputy PM Directs Round-the-Clock Flood Response in Nan Province
Deputy PM Yutthasak Wongsuwan established a disaster command center in flood-hit Nan province, issuing six urgent directives including round-the-clock water monitoring, expedited evacuations, and deployment of mobile kitchens to assist affe
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Works Yutthasak Wongsuwan arrived in Nan province on August 19 to establish a command center for disaster prevention and management in coordination with Interior Ministry officials and the Nan provincial governor. Before traveling to the affected area, he issued urgent directives to governors of Nan, Phayao, and Lampoon provinces to respond to sudden flooding through precise early warning systems via Cell Broadcast, 24-hour standby of personnel and equipment for immediate evacuation and supply delivery, establishment of command and shelter centers prioritizing vulnerable populations, and coordination with Ministry of Public Works agencies for debris removal and recovery.
After receiving a situation briefing, Yutthasak visited Pua District, one of Nan's hardest-hit areas, where he toured affected communities and ordered water trucks to clean mud-covered homes. He distributed emergency aid packages and urged residents to monitor water levels and evacuate immediately if additional rain falls overnight.
At a command meeting in Pua District, he issued six urgent orders:
1. Early Warning System – Agencies must alert residents via Cell Broadcast at least six hours before severe conditions to allow time for evacuation.
2. Expedited Rescue and Evacuation – Direct all relevant agencies to assist trapped victims and evacuate people from at-risk areas as quickly as possible.
3. Food and Water Provision – Establish mobile kitchens at shelter sites. The Thai Army will provide 2,000 meal and water sets through its Royal Kitchens, and Nan Provincial Administration Organization will provide 2,000 additional sets.
4. 24-Hour Water Level Monitoring – Continuously monitor water levels at key points round-the-clock to assess conditions and alert the public promptly if levels rise.
5. Compensation for Victims – Expedite payment of assistance to affected families and relatives of those killed.
6. Large-Scale Recovery Equipment – Deploy heavy machinery to restore disaster-affected areas.
