Sanphet inspects U-Tapao Canal dredging in Songkhla

Matichon•Economy•18d ago

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Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee inspected dredging progress at U-Tapao Canal in Songkhla to improve drainage and prevent flooding.

•Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee visited Songkhla on August 8 to monitor U-Tapao Canal dredging.
•The Marine Department is implementing a dredging project for fiscal year 2026 with a budget of 1,551,300 baht.
•Three additional dredging projects are planned for fiscal year 2027 with budgets of 28,483,300 baht each.
•The projects aim to increase drainage efficiency, safety for water transport, and support the local economy.

•On August 8, Sanphet Bunyamanee visited the U-Tapao Canal dredging project in Songkhla Province.
•Sanphet Bunyamanee monitored the Marine Department's readiness to drive dredging projects to increase drainage efficiency for the rainy season.
•The fiscal year 2026 U-Tapao Canal dredging project has a budget of 1,551,300 baht to remove 45,000 cubic meters of material.
•Three projects are planned for fiscal year 2027, including dredging at U-Tapao Canal, Khlong R.1, and Khlong R.3, each with a budget of 28,483,300 baht.
•Sanphet Bunyamanee instructed the Marine Department to prioritize dredging shallow areas that obstruct water flow.
•Sanphet Bunyamanee stated that U-Tapao Canal is a critical waterway for Songkhla and must be ready to drain water to reduce risks to residents and economic areas.
•Sanphet Bunyamanee ordered the relevant agencies to strictly follow the budget and legal frameworks with transparency.

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Sanphet Bunyamanee

"Regarding flooding, preparation must be made before the event occurs, not waiting for the water to arrive before solving the problem."

เรื่องน้ำท่วมต้องเตรียมพร้อมก่อนเกิดเหตุ ไม่ใช่รอให้น้ำมาแล้วจึงแก้ปัญหา

Sanphet Bunyamanee(สรรเพชญ บุญญามณี)

Deputy Minister of Transport who inspected dredging progress at U-Tapao Canal.

Arif Sara-eng(อารีฟ สารอเอ็ง)

Director of the Regional Marine Office 4.

Phanu Phasakdee(ภาณุ ภาศักดี)

Director of the Waterway Development and Maintenance Office 4.

Hiranwat Suebkrapan(หิรัญวัตติ์ สืบกระพันธ์)

Director of the Songkhla Regional Marine Office branch.

Marine Department(กรมเจ้าท่า)

The agency responsible for dredging water channels and maintaining water safety.

U-Tapao Canal(คลองอู่ตะเภา)

A critical waterway in Songkhla Province used for drainage and transport.

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

The province where the U-Tapao Canal dredging project is located.

Khlong R.1(คลอง ร.1)

A waterway planned for dredging and maintenance in fiscal year 2027.

Khlong R.3(คลอง ร.3)

A waterway planned for dredging and maintenance in fiscal year 2027.