Bangkok holds "Rak Chao Phraya" activity as part of efforts against flooding

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Bangkok holds "Rak Chao Phraya" activity as part of efforts against flooding

 

 

BANGKOK, 11 September 2018 (NNT) – Bangkok has held the “Rak Chao Phraya” activity to encourage the removal of water hyacinth from its most major river and as part of preparations to avoid flooding. 

Bangkok Governor Pol Gen Assawin Kwanmuang has voiced readiness to handle a large volume of water headed towards the capital from the north, saying he has coordinated with the Royal Irrigation Department and the governors of nearby provinces. Relevant agencies have put on full alert and are to closely monitor the situation. 

The governor admitted to some concern over heavy rainfall below dams in Nonthaburi, especially as they are mostly lowlands but stated authorities and equipment have been readied. 

The city has also held an event titled “Rak Chao Phraya” marking National River and Canal Preservation Day. The activity saw city officials and citizens joining together to use fiber glass boats and machinery to rid the Chao Phraya River of water weeds and clean its concrete dykes from the Rama 8 Bridge to the area of Siriraj Hospital, covering a total 4.3 kilometers. Those living along the river have been encouraged to keep it clean and avoid polluting it with waste or toxins.

 

-- nnt 2018-09-11

[marko kok prong]

tough to get rid of that plant.

[Gandtee]

How was this introduced into Thailand?

 

[fakename]

I have heard that a Thai reporter or photographer was in Florida and seen the Beautiful plant, and brought some back to Thailand. True or not, I dont know. Its a good plant or bad plant, depending on the situation. Its good to clean the canals, feed to the livestock, but of course it plugs up the water ways, so it needs to be harvested or it will get out of hand.