Safety
Emergency Bridge Construction Restores Access in Nan Province
Deputy Prime Minister Yotschanan Wongsawat oversees flood recovery efforts in Pua District, Nan, where a new Bailey bridge has reconnected a community isolated for four days.
On August 22, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Yotschanan Wongsawat, visited Pua District in Nan Province to monitor flood recovery operations. As the chair of the committee addressing flooding and drought in Northern Thailand, Dr. Yotschanan inspected the completion of a temporary Bailey bridge at Ban Mon. This structure has successfully restored access for residents who had been cut off from main transportation routes for four days.
During the visit, officials also reviewed progress on a second temporary bridge nearby. Residents in that area have faced significant challenges, reportedly crossing by balancing on logs and holding onto cables to reach relief supplies. Authorities expect this second bridge to be operational by the evening of August 23, 2026.
For residents and travelers in the region, these developments mark a critical step in restoring local mobility. However, those planning to travel through flood-affected areas in Nan should remain cautious, as infrastructure remains fragile and recovery efforts are ongoing. While the immediate isolation of the Ban Mon community has been addressed, travelers should verify local road conditions with provincial authorities before attempting to navigate rural routes, as the full extent of the damage and the timeline for complete infrastructure restoration remain subject to further updates.