Deputy PM Activates Single Command To Combat Nan Floods

Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Wangsuladee, appointed as incident commander by the Prime Minister, announced the unified command center approach to manage flooding in Nan province on August 20, 2569. He emphasized streamlined budget approval processes for affected areas and direct reporting channels to accelerate relief delivery to flood victims. The command center has assessed conditions hourly since 9 a.m., coordinating personnel and resources across all affected zones with input from all provincial sectors, local government organizations, and multiple ministries.

Relief measures are divided into two clear payment systems: emergency welfare funds from provincial reserves for clothing, bedding, and kitchen supplies reported through village administration, and special flood relief compensation currently being surveyed for submission to the disaster prevention agency. Yuthasak praised the coordinated effort involving current and former parliament members and local organizations, noting that past year lessons were applied to close identified gaps this year.

Governor Chainarong Wongying outlined a two-zone operational strategy: the upper districts of Pua and Tha Wang Pha are prioritized for cleanup and restoration, with water levels already receding and recovery expected within two days including centralized kitchen services. The central and southern districts of Phu Phiang, Muang, and Wieng Sa face rising water volumes and have been placed on alert with evacuation shelters and advance warnings to residents. The command center has established a 24-hour hotline at 054-716-174 for complaints, food requests, and emergency assistance.