Flooding in Nan has temporarily cut off the road to Doi Phu Kha. Fifteen high-voltage power poles have fallen and 23 are leaning. Authorities have advised the public to avoid the route.
At 14:21 on 19 Aug 2026 GMT+7, the Facebook pageDoi Phu Kha National Parkposted that Doi Phu Kha National Park in Nan province received reports from the Electricity Authority that numerous high-voltage power poles have fallen and are leaning along route 1256, completely cutting off traffic with no passage possible at this time.
Initial inspections found 15 high-voltage poles down and about 23 more leaning, with severe damage.
The park authorities have therefore informed residents and tourists to avoid using this route until the situation is resolved.
Information from the Facebook page of Doi Phu Kha National Park