Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Severe flooding in Nan province has caused significant damage to Nan Hospital, with the X-ray department among the worst-hit areas. High-value medical equipment has been left heavily damaged, prompting appeals for public donations to support recovery efforts.

 

The situation remains critical in parts of Mueang Nan Municipality and surrounding areas following prolonged rainfall. On the morning of 26 July, Nan Governor Chainanong Wongyai posted on his personal Facebook page that water levels at the Nakhon Nan Pattana Bridge, adjacent to the hospital, had begun to recede. Authorities from the Department of Rural Roads were clearing debris from the bridge in preparation for reopening. However, some areas, particularly in Phu Phiang District, remain flooded.

 

Images shared by the popular medical Facebook page Mor Lab Pandarevealed the extent of the destruction inside Nan Hospital’s X-ray room. Floodwaters over one metre deep inundated the facility for more than 40 hours, submerging and displacing hospital beds, chairs and medical equipment. Many items were found jammed against doors and corners throughout the building.

 

Staff were finally able to enter the hospital on the morning of 26 July, to begin preliminary cleaning and damage assessments. However, full operations cannot resume until a thorough inspection of the building’s structure and medical equipment has been completed.

 

Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and hospital staff continue working tirelessly under difficult conditions to ensure ongoing treatment for patients. In response to the emergency, five deceased bodies previously held at the hospital were temporarily relocated to Wat Satharas for safety reasons due to the inundation.

 

While the total cost of the damage is yet to be calculated, it is believed to be substantial. The high-tech X-ray machinery alone represents a major financial loss.

 

Mor Lab Panda urged the public to support the hospital during this crisis, posting:

 

“It brings tears to my eyes seeing the X-ray room like this. Every piece of equipment is extremely expensive. If anyone is able to contribute, even a small amount, please consider donating to help Nan Hospital recover.”

 

Authorities are continuing to monitor the flood situation and will conduct further assessments once water levels fully subside.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-07-27

 

 

 

How many years have the Thai's have had to prepare for flooding, each year is the same, millions of baht spent and nothing !!

idiotic to place expensive scanners in any area prone to flooding at ground level. If buildings don't have 3-4 storeys they don't get scanners