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NESWT & RID Boost EEC Water Security Against El Niño

NESWT & RID Boost EEC Water Security Against El Niño

Matichon•Economy•2h ago

Reader Briefing

NESWT and RID are collaborating to enhance water management in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to mitigate the impacts of El Niño.

  • •The National Water Command (NESWT) and the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) are cooperating to improve water security in the EEC area.
  • •The collaboration aims to mitigate the expected impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, which could lead to reduced rainfall.
  • •Recent site visits and meetings on May 21 involved discussions on integrated water management strategies and infrastructure development.

Overview

  • •On May 21, the Secretary-General of NESWT chaired a meeting to follow up on water situations and interconnected water management in the EEC.
  • •The site visit to Rayong-Chonburi included inspecting construction projects for water diversion from the Phra Saeng reservoir to Nong Kho-Bang Phra.
  • •The collaboration between NESWT and RID is in preparation for the El Niño phenomenon, predicted to cause less rain from mid-2026 until August 2027.
  • •NESWT is integrating efforts with relevant agencies to prepare for the situation in advance, particularly in the Eastern region, a key economic zone.
  • •RID will use a 6-month rainfall forecast from the Meteorological Department to assess water inflow into reservoirs and adjust water management plans.
  • •A plan is in place to pump 25 million cubic meters of water from Khlong Saphan 1 to Phra Saeng reservoir in 2026, with efforts to maximize pumping to 50 million cubic meters.
  • •The aim is to increase the water supply for the EEC area's sustainable economic expansion and ensure water security.
  • •The development of the Wang Tonod River basin in Chanthaburi has completed 3 out of 4 reservoirs, with the final Wang Tonod reservoir construction pending.

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Key Quotes

Secretary-General of NESWT, Chayan Muangseng
"This site visit is to prepare for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to impact Thailand from mid-year through August 2027, with a risk of below-normal rainfall."
การลงพื้นที่ในครั้งนี้เป็นการเตรียมความพร้อมรับมือปรากฏการณ์เอลนีโญที่คาดว่าจะส่งผลกระทบกับประเทศไทยในช่วงกลางปีนี้ต่อเนื่องไปถึงช่วงเดือนสิงหาคม 2027 ซึ่งมีความเสี่ยงที่จะเกิดภาวะฝนน้อยกว่าค่าปกติ

Key Entities

Organization

National Water Command (NESWT)(สทนช.)
An organization collaborating with RID to strengthen water security in the EEC area.
Royal Irrigation Department (RID)(กรมชล)
An organization collaborating with NESWT to prepare for El Niño and enhance water management in the EEC.
Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)
An organization providing 6-month rainfall forecasts to the RID for water management planning in the EEC.

Place

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)(EEC)
A special development zone in Thailand's eastern region receiving focus for enhanced water security.
Rayong(ระยอง)ℹ️
A province in the EEC visited by NESWT officials to inspect water management projects.
Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️
A province in the EEC where water management and quality were reviewed.
Phras Sair Dam(โครงการส่งน้ำและบำรุงรักษาประแสร์)
A water diversion project inspected for its role in supplying water to the EEC.
Phra Saeng Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำประแสร์)
A reservoir in Rayong within the EEC that is a focus for water management and diversion.
Nong Kho Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำหนองค้อ)
A reservoir in Chonburi intended to receive water from Phra Saeng Reservoir as part of EEC water security efforts.
Bang Phra Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำบางพระ)
A reservoir in Chonburi part of the interconnected water management system for the EEC.
Khlong Saphan 1(คลองสะพานเส้นที่ 1)
A waterway from which water will be pumped to Phra Saeng Reservoir to increase water reserves in the EEC.
Wang Tonod River Basin(ลุ่มน้ำวังโตนด)
A river basin in Chanthaburi from which water is supplied to the Phra Saeng Reservoir for distribution within the EEC.
Khlong Pragaet Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองประแกด)
One of the completed reservoirs in the Wang Tonod River basin, contributing to water supply for the EEC.
Khlong Hang Maeo Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองหางแมว)
One of the completed reservoirs in the Wang Tonod River basin, contributing to water supply for the EEC.
Khlong Phawa Yai Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองพะวาใหญ่)
One of the completed reservoirs in the Wang Tonod River basin, contributing to water supply for the EEC.
Khlong Wang Tonod Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองวังโตนด)
The pending reservoir in the Wang Tonod River basin, completion of which will enhance water supply for the EEC.
Nong Pla Lai Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำหนองปลาไหล)
A reservoir in Chonburi that will receive water from Phra Saeng Reservoir once the Wang Tonod basin reservoirs are complete.

Person

Mr. Chayan Muangseng(นายชยันต์ เมืองสง)
Secretary-General of the National Water Command (NESWT), who chaired a meeting and visited EEC water infrastructure.