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Anutin Pushes for Phuket Water Pipeline Project
Published on 10/05/2024
» The Ministry of Interior, led by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Deputy Minister Chada Thaised and Pornpoth Penpas, Director General of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), conducted a site survey to monitor drought resolution efforts at the PWA Phuket Branch. The PWA was instructed to expedite the water pipeline project in Phuket to ensure water security for consumption in the tourist towns on the Andaman coast, focusing on the Bang Niao Dam Reservoir. Additionally, a low-pressure raw water pumping plant at Klong Je Ta, Sri Sunthon Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province, was built on 9 May 2024.
PWA and DDPM Renew Pact to Combat Drought
Published on 28/03/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), led by Chakapong Kamchan, Deputy Governor (Operation 2) and Acting Governor, along with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Ministry of Interior, Thailand, led by Chaiwat Chuntirapong, Director-General of the DDPM, have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the third consecutive year. This agreement aims to address drought-related issues and ensure the provision of raw water for public water supply services. The signing ceremony occurred on 27 March 2024, at the PWA headquarters in Laksi District, Bangkok. Chakapong Kamchan highlighted PWA's dedication to providing clean and safe tap water that meets public consumption standards and its preparedness to effectively manage drought crises. The PWA actively monitors water situations and anticipates shortages, particularly at Branch 234.
PWA Launches Public Drought Relief Initiative 2024
Published on 07/03/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), in conjunction with the Royal Thai Army (RTA), the Department of Groundwater Resources, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), and PTT Public Company Limited, initiated the "Public and Government Drought Relief 2024" campaign at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters, located on Ratchadamnoen Nok road, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, on March 6, 2024. This endeavour aims to provide 234 free-of-charge water supply points to assist individuals nationwide affected by the ongoing drought crisis.
CKPower's H1/2023 Performance Affected by El Niño: Q3 Recovery Anticipated Due to Rainy Season Factor
Published on 10/08/2023
» CKPower has devised comprehensive drought response strategies. The company reaffirms its commitment to elevating renewables-based electricity production to 93%.
PWA Prepares Water Management Measures for Dry Spell
Published on 29/05/2023
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) is gearing up to tackle the potential dry spell during the upcoming rainy season, particularly from mid-June to July 2023.
CKPower Posts Baht 2,686 Million in Q1/2023 Revenue
Published on 11/05/2023
» Mr. Thanawat Trivisvavet, the Managing Director of CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower), or CKPower (SET: CKP), one of the largest renewable electricity producers in the region committed to achieving the lowest carbon footprint, has announced the operating results for Q1/2023.
PWA protects tap water production from seawater intrusion
Published on 19/04/2023
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) is taking measures to prevent seawater intrusion into raw water sources and to monitor water quality. The PWA is working with the Royal Irrigation Department and local agencies to ensure that tap water production is not affected and is safe for consumption.
PWA joins forces with private sectors to launch 2023 drought alleviation project
Published on 17/03/2023
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced it is joining forces with the Royal Thai Army, Department of Groundwater Resources, Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), and PTT Public Company Limited, to launch the “2023 Public-Private Drought Alleviation Project”. The objective of the project is to provide free tap water at 234 PWA branches to support drought sufferers and others in need of drinking water in various communities and remote areas. Included in the project is the provision of water storage tanks to 28 communities to fight drought across the country.
Gen. Prawit monitors flood situation in Chao Phraya
Published on 11/03/2023
» Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon, Deputy Prime Minister, along with Gen. Vitch Devahasdin Na Ayudhya, Chief Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister; Mr. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society; Mr. Santi Promphat, Deputy Minister of Finance; Gen. Chaichan Changmongkol, Deputy Minister of Defence, and; Mr. Wirat Ratanaset, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, went on a field visit on 8 March 2023, to Wat Satue, Phra Nakorn Si Ayutthaya province, to inspect the flood mitigation plan in the lower Chao Phraya area.
IRPC donates water supply system to Ban Nong Yang Community
Published on 04/01/2023
» IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC), led by Ms. Arisara Suthasut, Executive Vice President, Office of Corporate Affairs, handed over a water supply system to leaders and representatives of Ban Nong Yang Community, Lam Sai Yong Subdistrict, Nang Rong District, Buriram Province.