ONWR, RID bolster EEC water security for El Niño, economic growth
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Key Entities
Organization
Office of the National Water Resources(สทนช.)
An organization involved in national water resource management and collaboration with the Royal Irrigation Department to improve water security in the EEC.
Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลฯ)
A government department responsible for irrigation and water management, partnering with the ONWR to enhance water infrastructure in the EEC.
Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(ปภ.)
An agency involved in disaster preparedness, where high-level meetings were held to plan for drought and El Niño.
Board of Investment(บอร์ด กพอ.)
A board that approved the expansion of the EEC to include Prachinburi province.
Place
Eastern Economic Corridor(EEC)
A key economic zone in Thailand undergoing significant development and expansion, requiring robust water resource management.
Prasae Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำประแสร์)
A reservoir in Rayong Province serving as a central hub for water distribution within the EEC.
Wang Tonot River Basin(ลุ่มน้ำวังโตนด)
A river basin located in Chanthaburi Province, from which water is diverted to support the EEC's water needs.
A province within the EEC that hosts the Prasae Reservoir and receives water diversions for various uses.
A province adjacent to the EEC where the Wang Tonot River Basin is located, contributing water resources for redistribution.
A province within the EEC that is a major recipient of water from reservoirs and a leader in investment within the zone.
A province recently added as the fourth province to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), necessitating enhanced infrastructure.
Khlong Pragaet Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองประแกด)
One of the completed reservoirs in the Wang Tonot River Basin, Chanthaburi Province, contributing to increased water storage capacity.
Khlong Hang Maeo Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองหางแมว)
A completed reservoir in the Wang Tonot River Basin, Chanthaburi Province, part of the infrastructure development to enhance water supply.
Khlong Phawa Yai Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองพะวาใหญ่)
A completed reservoir located in the Wang Tonot River Basin, Chanthaburi Province, designed to improve water management for the region.
Khlong Wang Tonot Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองวังโตนด)
The final reservoir to be constructed in the Wang Tonot River Basin, Chanthaburi Province, crucial for maximizing water transfer capabilities.
Nong Kho Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำหนองค้อ)
A reservoir in Chonburi Province that will receive increased water supply from the Wang Tonot basin development, aiming to solve water shortages.
Nong Pla Lai Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำหนองปลาไหล)
A reservoir in Chonburi Province that will benefit from improved water transfer from the Wang Tonot basin, enhancing water security for the EEC.
Bang Phra Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำบางพระ)
A reservoir in Chonburi Province that will see enhanced water supply due to the completed Wang Tonot basin projects, supporting regional water needs.