Thai-Chinese Water Management MoU Signed in Beijing

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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Thailand and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on water management cooperation in rural areas, hydropower, and irrigation on July 20, 2026.

•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand and the Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China signed an MoU on July 20, 2026.
•The signing ceremony took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, People's Republic of China.
•The cooperation covers rural water management, irrigation, flood and drought management, and the exchange of technology and experts.
•The Royal Irrigation Department will drive the implementation of the MoU focusing on smart water management and climate change adaptation.

Overview

•On July 20, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand and the Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
•The signing ceremony occurred at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, People's Republic of China.
•The Royal Irrigation Department executives, including Suriyapol Nut-anong, Thanan Sutthipisan, and Songpol Suaysom, joined the delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•The Royal Irrigation Department executives welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Suriya Juangroongruangkit at the China World Hotel Beijing before the ceremony.
•The Memorandum of Understanding covers rural water management, irrigation, flood and drought management, joint research, and personnel development.
•The Royal Irrigation Department will implement the cooperation by focusing on smart water management systems and digital data analysis.
•The cooperation aims to increase water management efficiency and support sustainable agricultural development in both countries.
•The agreement serves to strengthen water security, food security, and improve the quality of life for citizens.

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Key Entities

Organization

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The main agency for agricultural water development and management in Thailand responsible for driving the MoU with China.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The Thai ministry that signed the Memorandum of Understanding on water management cooperation with China.

Ministry of Water Resources(กระทรวงทรัพยากรน้ำ)ℹ️

The ministry of the People's Republic of China that signed the Memorandum of Understanding on water management cooperation with Thailand.

Place

Great Hall of the People(มหาศาลาประชาชน)ℹ️

The venue in Beijing where the official signing ceremony took place.

Beijing(กรุงปักกิ่ง)ℹ️

The city in the People's Republic of China where the MoU signing and related activities occurred.

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

The country that entered into a water management cooperation agreement with Thailand.

China World Hotel Beijing(โรงแรม China World Hotel Beijing)

The hotel where Royal Irrigation Department executives welcomed the Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

Person

Suriyapol Nut-anong(สุริยพล นุชอนงค์)

Director General of the Royal Irrigation Department.

Thanan Sutthipisan(ฐนันดร์ สุทธิพิศาล)

Deputy Director General of Construction of the Royal Irrigation Department.

Songpol Suaysom(ทรงพล สวยสม)

Deputy Director General of Administration of the Royal Irrigation Department.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister of Thailand.

Suriya Juangroongruangkit(สุริยะ จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ)ℹ️

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand.

Policy

Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Rural Water, Hydropower and Irrigation(บันทึกความเข้าใจว่าด้วยความร่วมมือด้านการจัดการน้ำในพื้นที่ชนบท พลังงานน้ำ และการชลประทาน)

The formal agreement between Thailand and China to promote water resource management cooperation.