Prawit worried about drought in EEC

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Prawit worried about drought in EEC

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan expressed concern over the drought in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) after visiting Dok Krai Reservoir in Rayong province on Monday (August 24).

 

The eastern region’s reservoirs are down to 42 per cent capacity and hold only 1.15 billion cubic metres of usable water, according to Samroeng Sangphuwong, deputy secretary-general of the Office of the National Water Resources.

 

Meanwhile, the six dams feeding the EEC – Bang Pra, Nong Kho, Nong Plalai, Dok Sai, Prasae and Klong Yai – are down to just 264 million cubic metres of usable water.

 

Water demand in the EEC is currently about 2.4 billion cubic metres per year but is forecast to reach 3.09 billion cubic metres in 2037.

 

The rainy season is expected to fill three EEC reservoirs to 46 per cent capacity but water will be managed according to 12 urgent drought-relief measures announced earlier by Prawit.

 

The Office of the National Water Resources is assigning four task forces to create plans and measures to manage resources effectively and ensure sustainable usage to protect industrial development in the EEC.

 

A total of 38 water development plans for 2020-2037 are being implemented to increase capacity in the East by 87 million cubic metres.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30393455

 

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[PatOngo]

36 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prawit worried about drought in EEC

Funny that! He never struck me as being much of a worrier?

 

 

[sammieuk1]

It will be all that ticking that makes him a worry a lot ????

[DaveE13]

The only thing this corrupt dwarf is worried about is his bank balance and watch collection 

[yellowboat]

Guess the military trough will get water while the average Thai must fend for himself.  To this day, have not heard how this is good for Thailand or foreign investors.   Just that army usurpers want it really bad. 

[colinneil]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan expressed concern over the drought 

What he was actually concerned about was, where is the nearest toilet for if/ when he gets caught short again.????????????

[soalbundy]

Tell me about it, 100 rai of rice slowly wilting away.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan expressed concern over the drought in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) after visiting Dok Krai Reservoir in Rayong province on Monday (August 24)

Maybe he could help out personally, sell-off a couple of time-pieces and build a pipe-line from the north to south

they've got all water water you could ask for!

[klauskunkel]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Prawit worried about drought in EEC

Poor man needs another junket to Hawaii to relief worry and wrist stress.

 

[Matzzon]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan expressed concern over the drought in the Eastern Economic Corridor

Dude! You are not alone. Many people are concerned about that. However, you can just sit back and look at all the new and shiny subs, that are arriving. That would take this little and slightly insignificant problem off your mind.

Edited August 25, 2020 by Matzzon

[Matzzon]

4 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

Poor man needs another junket to Hawaii to relief worry and wrist stress.

 

I have been thinking about that. Is this the reason why we do not see him so much in the news and on the scene now.

Maybe the poor guy is put into isolation 14 days every month. Let´s just say that will not be a positive addition to his mental health.

[Tropicalevo]

Oh dear. We will have to build more dams and pipelines.

More mega projects to scam ask for money for.

[Banana7]

Arunotai school loves to water their huge grass field every day during the dry season. Unfortunately kids are not allowed to play on the grass. Do schools pay for water? Do government offices, like Police, military, administration offices, and hospitals pay for water?

 

I understand that hospital residences and housing for hospital staff don't pay for water or electricity. Maybe if everybody had to pay for water, maybe less water would be needed.

[Sydebolle]

Fatty Prawatch mixes all up again; must have snoozed off somewhen in between. 

The real concern is the Navy beach and the golf courses; the rest = forget about it like the rest of the problems. Just make sure the watches are wound up; like the millions of Thais who just simply had it! 

[Srikcir]

There were significant water shortage issues in the region for farmers before Junta Chief Prayut expedited the EEC into the region through Article 44 over the objections of local authorities.

Article 44 overrode all environmental laws and regulations but apparently Prayut felt that the economic gain was worth the environmental price.

Since developing the EEC and related infrastructure, PM Prayut has I believe assured the farmers' concerns that the extra water demands of EEC will not impact water demands of agriculture, contrary to continued farmer concerns.

Annual area droughts in the region is not new and it seemed Prayut's strategy was that new water management will solve the conflict.

But now Prawit is worried?

Or should't it be PM Prayut to follow a consistent and coherent water policy? The ultimate plan might be to reduce EEC ambitions (not going to happen) or sacrifice some of the agricultural industry for environmental balance (likely to happen).

High value EEC industry supported by significant foreign funds vs low value agriculture industry supported by debt? 

[Flying Saucage]

57 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

There were significant water shortage issues in the region for farmers before Junta Chief Prayut expedited the EEC into the region through Article 44 over the objections of local authorities.

Article 44 overrode all environmental laws and regulations but apparently Prayut felt that the economic gain was worth the environmental price.

Since developing the EEC and related infrastructure, PM Prayut has I believe assured the farmers' concerns that the extra water demands of EEC will not impact water demands of agriculture, contrary to continued farmer concerns.

Annual area droughts in the region is not new and it seemed Prayut's strategy was that new water management will solve the conflict.

But now Prawit is worried?

Or should't it be PM Prayut to follow a consistent and coherent water policy? The ultimate plan might be to reduce EEC ambitions (not going to happen) or sacrifice some of the agricultural industry for environmental balance (likely to happen).

High value EEC industry supported by significant foreign funds vs low value agriculture industry supported by debt? 

Great post, as always Srikcir 

[RichardColeman]

Thailand without doubt has to be the most flood ridden drought country on the planet !

[Dap]

5 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Dude! You are not alone. Many people are concerned about that. However, you can just sit back and look at all the new and shiny subs, that are arriving. That would take this little and slightly insignificant problem off your mind.

[DrTuner]

Well you ain't going to get the water from Pattaya anymore. Already all sucked out. Better start thinking about camel tours in a desert, since catchment areas, underground storages, drainage and treatment & co are inventions beyond Thai imagination.

[Redline]

And standing up, and staying awake 

[bbabythai]

On 8/25/2020 at 10:40 AM, Srikcir said:

There were significant water shortage issues in the region for farmers before Junta Chief Prayut expedited the EEC into the region through Article 44 over the objections of local authorities.

Article 44 overrode all environmental laws and regulations but apparently Prayut felt that the economic gain was worth the environmental price.

Since developing the EEC and related infrastructure, PM Prayut has I believe assured the farmers' concerns that the extra water demands of EEC will not impact water demands of agriculture, contrary to continued farmer concerns.

Annual area droughts in the region is not new and it seemed Prayut's strategy was that new water management will solve the conflict.

But now Prawit is worried?

Or should't it be PM Prayut to follow a consistent and coherent water policy? The ultimate plan might be to reduce EEC ambitions (not going to happen) or sacrifice some of the agricultural industry for environmental balance (likely to happen).

High value EEC industry supported by significant foreign funds vs low value agriculture industry supported by debt? 

I read with interest your comment but lack the background knowledge re the EEC. What is it exactly and how does it impact water for local people who live Rayong up past Chanthaburi to the border? I dont fully understand about the EEC. thanks

[DrTuner]

5 hours ago, bbabythai said:

I read with interest your comment but lack the background knowledge re the EEC. What is it exactly and how does it impact water for local people who live Rayong up past Chanthaburi to the border? I dont fully understand about the EEC. thanks

This might shed some light into the system:

http://eastw.listedcompany.com/misc/AR/20160323-eastw-sdr-2015-en.pdf

 

The south and east side might be ok, but Chonburi , especially Pattaya, will be sucked dry. It's AFAIK the sunniest place in Thailand, least rainfall. Funnel it all to the industrial area and what you get is desert. At least they'll have a 30km wide beach into inland.