Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister chairs emergency meeting to monitor northern floods and incoming water flows to central regions. Nan province's Chamber of Commerce estimates preliminary damages at 500 million baht, with 70% concentrated in Pua and Tha Wang Pha districts affecting agriculture, commerce, and riverside resorts. Six emergency measures proposed to government include disaster insurance subsidies, soft loans, tax relief, and "Nan Special City" initiative to address recurring flood and drought challenges. Current dam levels remain lower than previous year, with 12 major reservoirs below 30% capacity.
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