Pong district chief Sit Wongman said the Khuan and Ngim rivers in his districts had overflowed, triggering floods in 30 villages in six tambon – Tambon Ngim, Oil, Pong, Na Plung, Khuan and Khun Khuan.
The floods damaged some 2,500 rai (400 hectares)of farmlands, he added.
He said district officials have visited the villagers to survey damages with an eye to future compensation.