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Nan flood recovery under way, aid payments prepared

NAN - Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday ordered state agencies to speed up flood recovery, compensation payments and infrastructure repairs in Nan and other flood-affected provinces, while maintaining heightened monitoring for further flooding and landslides during the remainder of the rainy season.

Nan province in Thailand is in the recovery phase following recent floods. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered state agencies to expedite cleanup efforts, compensation payments, and infrastructure repairs in Nan and other affected provinces. He emphasized the need for rapid damage assessments, improved flood forecasting, and enhanced public warning systems.

The deputy prime minister, responsible for North region flood prevention, has been working closely with local authorities to manage the crisis. Residents have started to return as floodwaters recede, and markets and businesses are reopening. Compensation of 6,700 baht will be paid to affected households within the next two weeks.

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