Kanchanaburi: The Prime Minister will lead a group to Kanchanaburi tomorrow to inspect the groundwater project. The Prime Minister will visit Kanchanaburi to follow up on a large-scale groundwater supply project, support communities with water for use, and solve drought problems in accordance with the royal initiative project, aiming to improve the quality of life for people in all areas.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, the government spokesman, revealed that Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, is scheduled to travel to Kanchanaburi Province on Monday, June 9, 2025, to inspect the work and follow up on the large-scale groundwater procurement project to solve the drought problem under the royal initiative. This project aims to develop groundwater for consumption, providing a model for producing long-distance groundwater and delivering it to areas with high potential in both quality and quantity, serving those who lack access.
The Prime Minister will visit Ban Pak Chat Nong Bua in Lao Khwan District and Ban Nong Bua Hing in Huai Krajao District, Kanchanaburi Province. Both projects were initiated under the royal initiative to develop water sources for people, particularly in areas at risk of water shortages each year, to ensure stable and sustainable living and working conditions.
The Department of Groundwater Resources has implemented the project since 2020, covering 818 locations nationwide, across 643 sub-districts, 380 districts, and 74 provinces. It benefits 163,000 households annually. The Groundwater Development Project for Agriculture (Large Scale) has been implemented in 616 locations, benefiting 8,968 households and covering a total area of 256,508 rai.
After the mission is completed, the Prime Minister will travel to Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province to preside over the opening ceremony of OTOP Midyear 2025. This event is crucial for promoting local products and stimulating the country's grassroots economy.
Mr. Jirayu emphasized that today's field visit aims to learn about water management, both surface and groundwater, which directly benefit the people. This reflects the government's intention to drive the royal initiative projects to achieve tangible results and to push for the development of water resources in all dimensions, including consumption and agriculture, with the hope that people will have equal and comprehensive access to water resources.