“Big Tu” visits Kan, visits the royal groundwater project at Huai Krachao

Kanchanaburi – “Big Tu” visits Kan, visits the royal groundwater project at Huai Krachao Pay homage to King Naresuan and watch the Skywalk Kwai Yai with more than 500 people from Huai Krachao people joining together with the voice of the Prime Minister fighting

At 9:30 a.m. today (August 4), Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha, together with General Anupong Paochinda, Minister of the Interior, Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Mr. Attawit Phothiphiphit, MP for Kanchanaburi District 4, Pracharath Party Join the group to travel to the area to monitor the completion of a large groundwater supply project Solve the problem of drought caused by the Royal Initiative Ban Thung Koon, Village No. 19, Huai Krachao Subdistrict, Huai Krachao District, Kanchanaburi Province, with more than 500 Huai Krachao people joining with the voice of the Prime Minister fighting

with Mr. Jatuporn Burusphat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Project Summary Report After the Prime Minister Donated 20 liter water tanks to village representatives and said to the guests who welcomed Today we come to visit a large groundwater supply project to solve the problem of drought caused by the royal initiative. that are beneficial to the people People of Kanchanaburi Province

It’s nice to meet you again with the people of Kanchanaburi. And it is a good opportunity to follow up on solving problems of water shortage for consumption and agriculture at the large groundwater supply project to solve drought problems caused by the royal initiative of Ban Thung Koon. counted as the infinite great grace His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been graciously pleased to accept 15 large-scale groundwater supply projects to solve drought problems, covering 11 provinces, as royally-initiated projects. to alleviate the suffering of the people from the drought crisis The Huai Krachao area is 2 of the 15 such projects.

In the past, the government has helped to solve the water shortage problem in Kanchanaburi. which has assigned the Department of Groundwater Resources to perform the following actions:

1. Survey of groundwater drilling area Three of the 15 suitable areas were found throughout the country. which the amount of groundwater is sufficient to feed all arid areas If there is adequate and appropriate management of the water system

2. Construction of a pumping station for a large groundwater supply project due to the royal initiative at Nong Fai Subdistrict, Lao Khwan District 1 and Huai Krachao Subdistrict 2 Huai Krachao District, which is expected to develop approximately 250 million cubic meters. There is an additional annual volume of 4.68 million cubic meters per year. Groundwater can be developed to use 1.75 million cubic meters per year. Please everyone help to keep it.

In addition, the government has supported the budget to solve problems and restore the local economy and community. After the epidemic situation of coronavirus disease 2019 in the country as a whole There is a part assigned to each province to consider projects that are beneficial to generate income. and add value to the productivity of the public sector It is known that Kanchanaburi will construct a water distribution system by laying steel main pipes to deliver groundwater to them. Covering various areas, a distance of 11.835 kilometers, which is a good project. It is beneficial to the people The Cabinet has already approved the project.

In this regard, we ask for cooperation from all sectors to expand the project to distribute water to the people thoroughly and fairly. To be able to bring groundwater to be used for adequate consumption and farming all year round as well as supporting the establishment of a group of users of groundwater or the person responsible for water management After the completion of the project for the people to get the most benefit and lead to concrete formulation of groundwater management that is appropriate for the area

Reporters reported that After that, the Prime Minister Depart from the parking lot, Field in front of Huai Krachao District Office, to the parking lot of the 13th Border Patrol Police Division (Phra Phutta Yodfa Camp), Nong Rong Subdistrict, Phanom Thuan District, Kanchanaburi Province to take a car from the point Park H. Border Patrol Police Division 13 (Phra Phutta Yot Fa Camp) to the monument of King Naresuan the Great, Don Chedi Subdistrict, Phanom Thuan District, Kanchanaburi Province by car.