Cabinet Approves 7.2bn Baht Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir

MGR Online•Politics•21d ago

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The Cabinet approved a 7.2 billion baht budget for the Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir project in Chanthaburi Province to support water needs and EEC development.

•The Cabinet approved the Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir project in Chanthaburi with a budget of 7,200 million baht.
•The project is scheduled for implementation over 7 years from fiscal year 2027 to 2033.
•The reservoir will have a capacity of 99.50 million cubic meters and support over 87,700 rai of irrigation area.
•The project aims to increase water security for the public, agriculture, industry, and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, via the Royal Irrigation Department, to implement the Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir project in Chanthaburi Province.
•The Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir project has a budget framework of 7,200 million baht and a capacity of 99.50 million cubic meters.
•The project implementation plan is set for 7 years, spanning fiscal years 2027–2033.
•The project will provide water to over 87,700 rai of irrigation area to support consumption, agriculture, and industry in Chanthaburi Province.
•The Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir is one of 38 key projects under the water resource development plan to support the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
•Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn stated that the Cabinet ordered strict compliance with laws and conditions of relevant agencies, especially regarding the use of national reserved forests and national parks.
•The Cabinet agreed in principle for the Royal Irrigation Department and the Community Organizations Development Institute (CODI) to implement the Rural Secure Housing project for affected residents.
•The Royal Irrigation Department is required to pay fair and appropriate compensation to affected persons according to laws and regulations.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The body that approved the Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir project and the Rural Secure Housing project.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry authorized by the Cabinet to implement the reservoir project.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency responsible for the reservoir project and paying compensation to affected persons.

Community Organizations Development Institute(สถาบันพัฒนาองค์กรชุมชน (องค์การมหาชน))

A public organization collaborating with the Royal Irrigation Department on the Rural Secure Housing project.

CODI(พอช.)

Abbreviation for the Community Organizations Development Institute.

Place

Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองวังโตนด)

A water resource project in Chanthaburi Province with a capacity of 99.50 million cubic meters.

Chanthaburi(จันทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the Khlong Wang Tanod Reservoir project is located.

Policy

Eastern Economic Corridor(EEC)ℹ️

A special development zone in the eastern region that the reservoir project is intended to support.

Rural Secure Housing project(โครงการบ้านมั่นคงชนบท)

A project to support housing development for people affected by the reservoir construction.

Person

Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

The Deputy Government Spokesperson who disclosed the Cabinet's resolution.