Bangkok, ONWR prepares to organize ‘World Water Day’ on March 22, 2024 under the theme ‘Water for Peace.’
Dr. Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of the National Water Resources Office (ONWR) presided over a press conference for the event on World Water Day 2024, saying that because the United Nations (UN) is aware of the problem of water shortages that are getting more severe every year. and may cause problems with competing for water in the future. Therefore, every March 22 of every year Therefore, it is designated as “World Water Day” or “World Water Day” to emphasize the importance of water. It also stimulates awareness about water conservation and water source development. This year’s event has set the topic or theme of the event to be “Leveraging Water for Peace” or “Water for Peace”.
ONWR, as a government agency that plays a key role in the country’s water management Therefore, we are hosting the “World Water Day” activity on behalf of the Thai government along with many countries around the wor
ld on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Grand Ballroom, 1st floor, Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok. In the event A video of the Prime Minister’s announcement will be shown. To announce the policy and intention to create water peace in Thailand and expand the results to the international community. The event was opened by Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister.
For the purpose of organizing the event to raise awareness and public relations, inviting the new generation of working people to participate in awareness and play a greater role in water resource management. Including encouraging every sector in society to be alert to the problem of shortages of fresh water resources. and the effects of climate change from global warming Entering a new era called “Global Boiling” or Global Boling
This may cause competition for water resources in the future.
Dr. Surasee also mentioned important activities at the event that ONWR will launch a public relations representative (Brand Ambassador) for water resource manageme
nt. who are interested and experienced in natural resource conservation and are well known and liked in Thai society which will continue to participate in activities with ONWR
Within the event, there were also exhibitions on various topics as follows:
1. Exhibition in honor of His Majesty the King
2. Management of the country’s water resources
Thai
3. International Water Peace
4. Mekong River Commission cooperation
In addition, there was a discussion on the topic ‘Leveraging water for peace’ where participants will talk about their perspectives and experiences in water management resulting from cooperation in various sectors as follows:
1 Phrakru Thammathonbophit Thitsophano, Abbot of Thep Nimit Temple, ‘Religion and Development towards Peace Khlong Mae Kha Community
2) Mr. Thanong Thepangthiam, Mayor of Thap Rang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, ‘dealing with floods and droughts towards community adaptation in the period
long”
3) Mrs. Patthanan Nathapinit, Senior Researcher Thailand Instit
ute of Scientific and Technological Research
4) Ms. Parichat Pinsri, youth representative from the Lancang – Mekong Regional Youth Leadership Network Project
Interested parties can follow and watch various activities. All of this is possible. From a live broadcast on Facebook Live of the National Water Resources Office from 9:00 a.m. onwards.
Source: Thai News Agency