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Phu Thap Boek Drought: Villagers Queue Water, Tourists Vanish Amidst Fuel Crisis

Phu Thap Boek Drought: Villagers Queue Water, Tourists Vanish Amidst Fuel Crisis

Matichon•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Phu Thap Boek faces a severe drought during Songkran, leading to water scarcity and a drastic drop in tourism.

  • •Phu Thap Boek, a popular tourist destination in Phetchabun, is experiencing extreme drought during the Songkran festival.
  • •Villagers are forced to queue for water pumped from groundwater wells due to the severe shortage of natural water sources and the mountain water system being dry.
  • •The drought conditions have led to a significant decline in tourist numbers, compounded by high fuel prices.

Overview

  • •On April 11, Phu Thap Boek, a famous tourist spot in Phetchabun, is facing severe hardship.
  • •The area is experiencing severe drought, leading to a critical shortage of water for consumption.
  • •Natural water sources and the mountain water system are completely dry, resulting in villagers queuing for groundwater.
  • •There is insufficient water left for Songkran festivities, with villagers prioritizing water for drinking and household use.
  • •Tourism has become stagnant and quiet, with a noticeable decrease in the number of tourists.
  • •The high cost of fuel is also contributing to the decline in tourists.
  • •Resorts and operators are incurring additional costs to purchase water to serve remaining customers.
  • •The village headman of Moo 16 stated that Phu Thap Boek has almost no images of Songkran water splashing this year compared to other areas, due to the drought crisis which is unlikely to resolve in the short term.

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Key Quotes

Wanachai Chayarom
"Currently, natural water sources and mountain water systems have dried up. Villagers have to queue for water pumped from groundwater wells for daily use, leaving no enough water for Songkran festivities."
ขณะนี้แหล่งน้ำธรรมชาติและระบบประปาภูเขาแห้งขอด ชาวบ้านต้องต่อคิวรอน้ำสูบจากบ่อบาดาล เพื่อนำไปใช้ในชีวิตประจำวัน ทำให้ไม่มีน้ำเหลือเพียงพอสำหรับเล่นสงกรานต์
Wanachai Chayarom
"This year, Phu Thap Boek has virtually no Songkran water splashing scenes like other areas. Villagers must adapt and use water resources sparingly amidst the drought crisis which shows no sign of short-term resolution."
ปีนี้ภูทับเบิกแทบไม่มีภาพการเล่นน้ำสงกรานต์เหมือนพื้นที่อื่น ชาวบ้านต้องปรับตัวใช้ทรัพยากรน้ำอย่างประหยัด ท่ามกลางวิกฤตแล้งที่ยังไม่มีแนวโน้มคลี่คลายในระยะสั้น

Key Entities

Place

Phu Thap Boek(ภูทับเบิก)
A famous tourist destination in Phetchabun province severely affected by drought.
Phetchabun Province(จังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where Phu Thap Boek is located.

Person

Mr. Wanachai Chayarom(นายวันชัย ชยารมณ์)
The village headman of Moo 16, providing details on the water crisis and its impact on Phu Thap Boek.