PCD: Best Water Sources Revealed, Public Advised on Safe Songkran Play.

Matichon•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Pollution Control Department identifies top water sources for Songkran and offers safety guidelines for the festival.

•The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has assessed water quality across 65 water sources nationwide for Songkran.
•Of the assessed sources, 50 are deemed safe for Songkran water play based on fecal coliform bacteria levels.
•The PCD has highlighted the top 5 best water sources, all located in the upper reaches of various river systems.
•Public safety advice includes observing water conditions and immediate cleaning if adverse reactions occur.

Overview

•During the period of January – March 2026, the Department of Pollution Control (PCD) conducted an investigation into water quality.
•59 flowing water sources and 6 stagnant water sources were inspected by the PCD.
•Overall water quality assessment found 8% in very good condition, 48% in good condition, 32% in fair condition, and 12% in deteriorated condition.
•The PCD announced that water from 50 sources is safe for Songkran play due to low levels of fecal coliform bacteria.
•The 5 best water sources identified by the PCD for the period of January – March 2026 were Tapi (upper), Lang Suan (upper), Pattani (upper), Phum Duang, and Saiburi.
•The PCD advised the public to play Songkran water safely and to avoid water entering the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
•The PCD recommended immediate bathing and cleaning if skin irritation or rashes occur while playing Songkran water.
•Deteriorated water quality in most sources was found in downstream areas near densely populated communities, industrial sites, and livestock farms.

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Key Quotes

Surin Worakijthumrong

"Water suitable for Songkran play should be clean without foreign matter. For natural water sources, observe general conditions: smell, oil stains, food scraps, garbage, or decaying matter. The surrounding environment should not have things like factory or community wastewater pipes, aquatic plants, or cloudy or dark green water."

น้ำที่เหมาะสมสำหรับนำมาใช้เล่นน้ำสงกรานต์ ควรเป็นน้ำที่สะอาดไม่มีสิ่งแปลกปลอม หากเป็นแหล่งน้ำตามธรรมชาติ ควรมีการสังเกตสภาพทั่วไปของแหล่งน้ำ ได้แก่ กลิ่น คราบน้ำมัน เศษอาหาร ขยะ หรือสิ่งเน่าเสียและสภาพแวดล้อมโดยรอบแหล่งน้ำไม่ควรมีสิ่งต่างๆ เช่น มีท่อระบายน้ำทิ้งจากโรงงานหรือชุมชน พืชน้ำ และน้ำมีสภาพขุ่นข้น หรือเขียวเข้ม

Surin Worakijthumrong

"Songkran water players should play with caution, avoiding water entering eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Bathe and clean the body properly after playing. If any abnormalities occur, such as skin irritation or rashes, stop playing and clean the body immediately."

ทั้งนี้ ผู้เล่นน้ำสงกรานต์ควรเล่นด้วยความระมัดระวัง ไม่ควรให้น้ำเข้าตา หู จมูก ปาก และควรอาบน้ำทำความสะอาดร่างกายให้เรียบร้อยหลังเล่นน้ำสงกรานต์ หากขณะเล่นน้ำเกิดอาการผิดปกติ เช่น ระคายเคืองผิวหนัง เกิดเม็ดผื่นคัน ควรหยุดเล่นและทำความสะอาดร่างกายทันที

Key Entities

Organization

PCD(คพ.)ℹ️

The organization that revealed the best water sources and advised the public on safe Songkran water play.

Person

Surin Worakijthumrong(นายสุรินทร์ วรกิจธำรง)

Director-General of the Department of Pollution Control (PCD) who revealed information about water quality and Songkran safety.

Place

Kwan Phayao(กว๊านพะเยา)ℹ️

A stagnant water source in Thailand inspected by the PCD for water quality during January – March 2026.

Bung Boraphet(บึงบอระเพ็ด)ℹ️

A stagnant water source in Thailand inspected by the PCD for water quality during January – March 2026.

Nong Harn(หนองหาร)ℹ️

A stagnant water source in Thailand inspected by the PCD for water quality during January – March 2026.

Thale Noi(ทะเลน้อย)ℹ️

A stagnant water source in Thailand inspected by the PCD for water quality during January – March 2026.

Thale Luang(ทะเลหลวง)

A stagnant water source in Thailand inspected by the PCD for water quality during January – March 2026.

Songkhla Lake(ทะเลสาบสงขลา)ℹ️

A stagnant water source in Thailand inspected by the PCD for water quality during January – March 2026.

Middle Chao Phraya River(เจ้าพระยาตอนกลาง)