Villagers of 5 Mueang Kan District Request that the Sueb Foundation go to the area to meet and talk with the villagers. Before opposing the construction of a water diversion tunnel

Kanchanaburi – The president of the Village Headman Club, Huai Krachao District, asked the Sueb Foundation to go to the area to meet and talk with villagers. Before opposing the construction of a water diversion tunnel through Salak Phra Forest If villagers can open their eyes and mouth, it will be a blessing.
From the case of the Royal Irrigation Department Announcement inviting the people of Kanchanaburi to attend the 1st small group meeting for the survey and design project for water diversion from Srinakarin Dam. To alleviate the drought problem Kanchanaburi Province Scheduled to be held between 23-26 April 2024, including 6 previous stages.

By the Royal Irrigation Department The 1st Hiring, Survey, Design sub-meeting, Stage 1, was held at the auditorium. Si Sawat District Office, Dan Mae Laeb Subdistrict, Si Sawat District, Kanchanaburi Province on April 23. On that day there were leaders of the local government organization including A number of local leaders and villagers participated. Most of the comments expressed did not oppose the project to construct a tunnel to divert water from Srinakarin Dam. To alleviate the drought problem Kanchanaburi Province But everyone calls on all relevant agencies. Including the government to consider the people of Si Sawat District. who have suffered from water shortages for household consumption including water used in agriculture

Because Si Sawat District is an area of ​​water that is used to nourish the provinces along the Mae Klong River route as well as to produce tap water for the people. Bangkok can use it comfortably. But the people of Si Sawat District had to suffer even though they were true sacrifices. From the past until now, the people of Si Sawat District can only look at the water in the Srinakarin Dam Reservoir. But not having the wisdom to use such water is like a dog sitting and looking at an airplane, villagers said.

Most recently today (April 24), the Royal Irrigation Department organized a sub-meeting on hiring, surveying, and design work, 1st time, 2nd stage, at the auditorium of Huai Krachao District Office, Huai Krachao District, Kanchanaburi Province, with Ms. Benjawan Fakkaew, Huai Krachao District Chief. As chairman, Mr. Chonlom Mongkolsin, project engineer, and Mr. Korakot Laonunchai, civil engineer, Royal Irrigation Department, joined to explain and understand the work of surveying and designing the water diversion project from Srinakarin Dam. To alleviate the drought problem Kanchanaburi Province
with Panya Consultants Co., Ltd., Frontier Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd., Engineering 2002 Co., Ltd., Floodway Co., Ltd. and Thew Brother Partner Co., Ltd. Ltd., water diversion project from Srinakarin Dam To alleviate the drought problem Kanchanaburi Province It is a contractual party with the Royal Irrigation Department. By setting the survey work Design to be completed within 720 days, starting from September 16, 2023 to September 4, 2025.

By Mr. Patcharaphon Suebda, village headman of Huai Krachao Subdistrict. Chairman of the Village Headman Club, Huai Krachao District, 1 of the attendees. Addressed two issues of concern at the meeting: 1. Concern about the Sueb Nakhasathien Foundation opposing the construction of the tunnel project to divert water from Srinakarin Dam. To alleviate the drought problem Kanchanaburi Province that will happen soon Because they fear that if there is opposition, the project that the villagers have been waiting for for a long time will be delayed.

The second issue concerns the expropriation of people’s land near the water delivery system to the benefit area. There is a canal area of ​​up to 40 meters, the entire length of the canal is approximately 94.2 kilometers because some villagers who have land that must be expropriated have had a few rai of land and have lived together since the time of their grandparents. and is considered an inheritance Some of them are land that does not have title documents, such as Por Tor. 5 certificates. Therefore, we would like the relevant agencies, including the government, to be fair to these villagers by paying an equal price for the expropriation.

From the above points, Mr. Chonmeth Mongkolsin, project engineer The question was not answered regarding the issue raised by the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation because the agencies that can answer this question are the Royal Irrigation Department and the National Water Resources Office or ONWR, the owner of the project. But he answered questions about land expropriation concerns and informed the process until those attending the meeting understood. Until 12.00 hrs., then the meeting closed.

Mr. Patcharaphon Suebda, village headman of Huai Krachao Subdistrict The president of the Village Headman Club of Huai Krachao District said that the tunnel project to divert water from Srinakarin Dam To alleviate the drought problem Kanchanaburi Province He views it as a very good project. Because Huai Krachao and Lao Khwan districts are rain shadow areas with repeated droughts until they have been called Western Isan. If this project is successful, it will help greatly alleviate suffering for the people.

And the method of drilling a tunnel through the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary is as deep as 500 meters below the surface. Therefore, I would like to appeal to the relevant agencies of the screening group to look at the facts of the problem. How big? Because personally, I look at it like a villager. Drilling up to 500 meters underground, it shouldn’t have much of an impact. At most, only the sound of an explosion that shook the ground could be heard. It may take time, but it won’t kill any animals. And it’s not like cutting a road through the forest. For example, in the Khao Yai forest, they can still cut a road through the forest.

Therefore, I personally would like the groups that are protesting to look at the facts. And even more so nowadays, Huai Krachao, Lao Khwan and Bo Ploi districts Instead, we are experiencing a severe drought, so much so that we can say that the land is already on fire. If this project is successful, it will help the villagers enormously. At this time, there is no need to talk about farming, only water that will be used for consumption. Some water sources have completely dried up.

Finally, I would like to give a message to the Sueb Nakasathien Foundation that I’d like you to come down and see the area. Huai Krachao and Lao Khwan Districts Because sometimes you live over there and do not understand the context of this area. But the fact that they are here Therefore understand the context very well. We can understand the jealousy of forest resources and wildlife. If the foundation wants us villagers to help in another way, we are ready to help. But if they come to oppose the construction of the water diversion tunnel project, villagers in all 5 districts will lose their benefits. And in the past, they had already had a difficult time living together. Therefore, I would like the Sueb Nakhasathien Foundation to help come down and talk with villagers in the area once in a while. Let’s talk and see what the reasons of the villagers are and those of the Sueb Foundation. But if the Sueb Foundation doesn’t come and meet and talk with the villagers to understand. Next day, the villagers and I will ask to meet him ourselves. Because each side’s reasons will be explained so that they can understand each other.

However, thank you. The Royal Irrigation Department and the National Water Resources Office or ONWR, as well as the government that helped push this project up But it is up to the Sueb Nakasathien Foundation to decide how far they will oppose it. And if the project is successful, villagers in all 5 districts of Kanchanaburi Province If you can open your eyes and mouth, the Foundation will also receive merit.