Cabinet approves 7.2bn for Chanthaburi water reservoir project

MGR Online•Society•20h ago

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The Cabinet has approved a 7.2 billion baht budget for the Royal Irrigation Department to construct the Khlong Wang Tonod reservoir in Chanthaburi.

•The Cabinet approved 7.2 billion baht for the Khlong Wang Tonod reservoir project in Chanthaburi province.
•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.
•Chaiwat Limlikitakson and civil networks oppose the project unless the Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) is corrected.

•The Cabinet approved a budget of 7.2 billion baht for the Royal Irrigation Department to proceed with the Khlong Wang Tonod reservoir project in Chanthaburi province.
•The Royal Irrigation Department plans to implement the project over a 7-year period between fiscal years 2027 and 2033.
•The project aims to increase water security to support the agricultural sector, industry, and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
•The project involves constructing a reservoir with a capacity of 99.50 million cubic meters to support more than 87,700 rai of irrigation area.
•The Cabinet instructed the Royal Irrigation Department to obtain permissions for using National Reserved Forests and National Parks before construction begins.
•The Royal Irrigation Department will collaborate with the Community Organizations Development Institute (CODI) on the Rural Baan Mankong project to support displaced residents.
•Chaiwat Limlikitakson stated that the Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) does not align with facts in the area.
•Chaiwat Limlikitakson intends to continue monitoring and opposing the project if the EHIA is not revised.

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Chaiwat Limlikitakson

"As long as I am alive, I will not back down; I will definitely not let the wild elephants be flooded."

ถ้าผมยังมีชีวิตอยู่ ผมจะสู้ไม่ถอย ผมจะไม่ปล่อยให้ช้างป่าถูกน้ำท่วมแน่นอน

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the budget and implementation of the Khlong Wang Tonod reservoir project.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency responsible for the construction and management of the Khlong Wang Tonod reservoir.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry overseeing the Royal Irrigation Department.

Community Organizations Development Institute(สถาบันพัฒนาองค์กรชุมชน)

The organization collaborating with the Royal Irrigation Department on the Rural Baan Mankong project.

Chanthaburi(จันทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the Khlong Wang Tonod reservoir project is located.

Eastern Economic Corridor(เขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)ℹ️

A development zone whose water security needs are being supported by the reservoir project.

Chaiwat Limlikitakson(ชัยวัฒน์ ลิ้มลิขิตอักษร)

An activist opposing the project due to concerns over the EHIA and impact on wild elephants.