Yotsanan Visits Pua 2026: Inspects Nan Disaster Recovery
Yotsanan visits Pua district in Nan province to inspect new home construction for flood victims and checks tourism readiness at Wat Phu Ket and Doi Silver Factory.
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- Yotsanan visits Pua district in Nan to monitor new housing for victims
- Original home destroyed by flash floods and mudslides on August 19
- Allocated 88,600 baht from local committee and requested 391,000 baht central budget
- Visited Wat Phu Ket and Doi Silver Factory to boost tourism recovery
Yotsanan and his delegation traveled to Sila Laeng sub-district in Pua district, Nan province, to monitor the construction progress of a brand-new house for Mrs. Kalong Lueyot at Moo 1, Ban Hia. Her previous home was completely destroyed by a severe flash flood and mudslide. This visit is part of a broader housing restoration initiative covering 15 households across Nan, including Phu Phang and Tha Wang Pha districts.
The disaster struck on the morning of August 19, leaving Kalong's family homeless and stripping them of all their belongings. As the chairman of the committee for flood and drought prevention in the northern region, Yotsanan previously visited the family twice on August 21 and 26 to closely oversee and expedite the recovery efforts.
Regarding construction funding, the Pua district disaster relief committee has initially approved 88,600 baht in financial aid. Furthermore, local administrative organizations have submitted a request for an additional 391,000 baht from the Prime Minister's central emergency reserve fund to fully rebuild the destroyed residence.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Government oversight following natural disasters in northern Thailand highlights structured recovery approaches, combining immediate infrastructure rehabilitation with grassroots economic revival to ensure communities recover rapidly ahead of peak tourism seasons.
Following the housing inspection, Yotsanan and his team visited Wat Phu Ket in Woranakorn sub-district to check the readiness of a key local attraction following environmental improvements. They also visited Doi Silver Factory in Chai Watthana sub-district to support local silver artisans affected by the floods and promote economic revitalization in Nan province.
Source: Matichon Politics
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