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Thai PM visits new groundwater initiatives in Kanchanaburi
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/06/2025
» KANCHANABURI: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra inspected groundwater development projects in Kanchanaburi province on Monday.
PM to inspect development projects in Kanchanaburi
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to visit Kanchanaburi province on Monday to inspect groundwater development projects aimed at easing drought conditions.
Trouble beneath the calm surface
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2025
» Under the scorching sun, the Kok River glimmers as it winds its way through the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, before flowing into the Mekong River. Once a lifeline for local farms, fisheries, and tourism, the river is now a source of fear and uncertainty.
Groundwater for the Future
Published on 22/09/2022
» The Department of Groundwater Resources (DGR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), organised the “1st Thailand International Groundwater Symposium: Key to Water Security and Sustainability” on 22-24 August 2022 in Bangkok and a study trip to Kanchanaburi Province on 25-26 August 2022. With the aim of collaborating by sharing knowledge, experience and research findings about innovations and technology on groundwater issues, the event drew more than 400 academics and experts from more than 20 countries around the world. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, MNRE Minister, presided over the opening ceremony and gave a welcome speech.
PM urges patience as prices soar
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the public for patience amid high living costs, including rising fuel prices, saying the government is doing its best to improve the situation.
Gen. Prawit investigates Loei drought, pushes large-scale groundwater innovation for farmers
Published on 11/06/2020
» Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon, Deputy Prime Minister, together with Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Natural Resources and Environment Minister, and Mr. Chatuporn Chaimaphat, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment, visited Na Pong Municipality, Na Pong Subdistrict, Muang District, Loei Province on June 10, 2020, to follow up on progress of the groundwater well drilling project to solve water problems.
Local agencies to drill artesian wells for stricken farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2020
» The government has ordered local authorities to prepare groundwater for sustained use by farmers and residents as a way to get through drought, according to Lt Gen Kongcheep Tantravanich, spokesman for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Chatchai warns of dry season droughts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2018
» Up to 20 provinces across the country are likely to experience drought in the dry season, Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya warned on Monday.
Drought in 27 provinces, unhealthy haze in 4
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2016
» Drought has ravaged about 4,000 villages in 27 provinces while four northern provinces are facing hazardous haze, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Thursday.
Government adjusts water plan to battle drought
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/03/2016
» The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has adjusted its water distribution plan after the water in 10 main dams across the country receded to critical levels.