Thailand's Deputy PM Somsak Thepsutin outlines immediate flood-response measures for Nan Province (388mm rainfall, 12,900 households affected, 2 deaths) and long-term infrastructure fixes. Key proposal: develop "monkey cheeks" (off-channel water retention ponds) to store excess water, reduce urban flooding, and create dry-season reserves for agriculture. National Water Resources Committee to review ~700 projects and 18 dredging sites. Early warning systems and vulnerable-population outreach also prioritized.