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Panel told tap water 'too salty' to be safe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2021
» Thailand is urgently tackling a saltwater intrusion problem after the amount of sodium in tap water exceeded the standard level.
Water to be diverted into Chao Phraya
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2020
» The National Water Resource Committee has approved a plan to divert more water from the Mae Klong River into the Chao Phraya to reduce salinity and maintain the quality of raw water for tap water production.
Provinces ordered to 'dig for water'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2020
» All 76 provinces across the country have been ordered to begin khut din laek nam (digging for water) as part of urgent state measures to fight a drought which has already parched 18 provinces.
Cabinet approves water command centre
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2020
» The cabinet is expected to approve the formation of a water management command centre on Tuesday, spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinsawat said on Sunday.
Salty tap water won't hurt: MWA
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2020
» The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority allayed fears of salty tap water in Bangkok and its vicinity by insisting that a small amount of salt will do no harm, though health experts urged people with kidney disorders to be cautious.
Provinces told to brace for severe drought
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2020
» Authorities have told 31 provinces to prepare for severe drought this year.
Provinces warned to brace for severe drought
Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2020
» Authorities have warned 31 provinces to prepare for severe drought this year.
Govt set to address sea water intrusion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2019
» The government is bracing for salt water intrusion into four major rivers, including the Chao Phraya, as low fresh water levels may have affected tap water production.
No shortage despite El Nino, RID assures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2019
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) on Monday assured that areas served by its network of irrigation canals will not experience water shortages, after forecasts predicted that this year's summer will be longer and drier because of the El Nino weather anomaly.