Deputy PM Visits Nan to Oversee Post-Flood Recovery and Forest Restoration
Deputy Prime Minister Yossanan Wongsawat visited Nan province to assess flood recovery efforts and discuss long-term forest restoration strategies with the Rak Pa Nan Foundation.
On October 19, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Yossanan Wongsawat, traveled to Nan province to monitor post-flood recovery progress and discuss long-term regional development.
During his visit, Yossanan met with Ng Boon Heong, CEO of the Temasek Foundation, to discuss potential collaborations between the foundation and Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA) aimed at supporting Thai startups. Following this, he visited the Nanthasipphakarn Learning Center to meet with Bantoon Lamsam, Honorary Chairman of Kasikornbank and Vice President of the Rak Pa Nan Foundation. The discussions focused on integrating research and technology to restore headwater forests in Nan, which are critical to the Chao Phraya River basin.
For residents and travelers, this visit highlights ongoing efforts to stabilize the region following recent flooding. While the focus is on environmental restoration and economic innovation, those planning to visit Nan should remain aware that recovery operations are still underway in certain areas. It remains to be confirmed how these specific restoration projects will impact local infrastructure or future tourism access to protected forest zones. Visitors are encouraged to check local updates before traveling to remote areas of the province.
