Khao Yai flash floods hit Pak Chong residents and campsites

Matichon•Society•33d ago

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Heavy rainfall in Khao Yai caused flash floods that damaged homes, displaced homeless families, and forced a local campsite to close.

•Flash floods occurred on September 22 in Mu Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima.
•Water from Khao Yai National Park flooded roads and several houses, including 5-6 homes in the Wanasawan project.
•Next Story Cafe & Camp Khaoyai has temporarily suspended services due to flooding.
•A homeless family of three lost assets and belongings and sought refuge at Wat Uthumphon.

•On September 22, heavy rain fell from midnight until 04.00, triggering flash floods from the Pha Kradat Protection Unit, Khao Yai National Park.
•Flash floods inundated roads, houses along canals, and 5-6 houses within the Wanasawan project with mud.
•A homeless family of three at the Ban Khlong Duea weir lost motorcycles, children's clothing, school uniforms, and other essentials.
•Next Story Cafe & Camp Khaoyai announced a temporary closure until the flood situation resolves and the area is safe.
•Acting District Chief Natthapong Thongdee noted that the previous lack of rain had left the Lam Takhong Dam at a critical level, down 10-20%.
•Acting District Chief Natthapong Thongdee ordered Kamnan and Village Headmen to warn residents in low-lying areas near canals.
•The affected homeless family prepared to seek temporary shelter at Wat Uthumphon for safety.
•Residents near streams, weirs, and low-lying areas in Nakhon Ratchasima are advised to closely monitor for flash floods.

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Natthapong Thongdee(ณัฐพงศ์ ทองดี)

The Senior Deputy District Chief acting as the District Chief of Pak Chong.

Thanongsak Sinsaensuk(ทนงศักดิ์ สินแสนสุข)

The Kamnan of Mu Si Subdistrict.

Sunan Leepan(สุนันท์ หลีพันธ์)

The Village Headman of Moo 6, Mu Si Subdistrict.

Wetchayan Fah

A Facebook user who recorded and shared video footage of the flooding in Ban Khlong Duea.

Khao Yai National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาใหญ่)ℹ️

The area from which flash floods flowed down through the Pha Kradat Protection Unit.

Lam Takhong Dam(เขื่อนลำตะคอง)ℹ️

A dam receiving water from Khao Yai National Park that reached a critical low level.

Wat Uthumphon(วัดอุทุมพร)

A temple in Mu Si Subdistrict serving as a temporary shelter for a displaced homeless family.

Wanasawan(วนาสวรรค์)

A project where 5-6 houses were affected by mud and water.

Mu Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province(ต.หมูสี อ.ปากช่อง จ.นครราชสีมา)

The region where the heavy rain and flash floods occurred.

Ban Khlong Duea(บ้านคลองเดื่อ)

The village area where a homeless family's belongings were swept away by water.

Next Story Cafe & Camp Khaoyai(Next story cafe & camp khaoyai)

A lodging and cafe provider that temporarily closed due to flooding.