webfact Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Picture: Siam Rath The Thai government has decreed that henceforth every April 3rd will be known as "National Groundwater Day". This decision was taken by the cabinet and delighted Sakda Wichiansin of the Department of Groundwater Resources who said it will focus everyone on this vital resource. Groundwater is water found underground in the cracks and spaces between soil, sand and rocks. Siam Rath quoted Government House spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek as saying that the first ground water bore hole in Thailand at a hospital in Yaowarat, Bangkok, was drilled in the time of Rama V (1868-1910). The Groundwater Resources website says, in English, that this was in 1907 and was installed by Mr. Sengyang Sei Aow. His company drilled a 120 meter deep well using a bamboo drill rod imported from China. A groundwater project in Kanchanaburi was initiated by the royal family on April 3rd this year. ASEAN NOW notes that the new national day comes just ten days before the Songkran festival when millions of Thais waste huge amounts of water throwing it over each other. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-22 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted June 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2022 Excellent news.......been hoping and praying for this day to come around. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted June 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, webfact said: The Thai government has decreed that henceforth every April 3rd will be known as "National Groundwater Day". More like "Groundhog Day" ........LOL 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Should it not be called "National Under groundwater Day" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 31 minutes ago, webfact said: the new national day comes just ten days before the Songkran festival when millions of Thais waste huge amounts of water throwing it over each other. USED to waste huge amounts of water… which incidentally finds its way back in the ground eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted June 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Excellent news.......been hoping and praying for this day to come around. Next will come along a "National Pi***ng In the Wind day" no doubt. ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza2002 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Just what the country needs, yet another public holiday? I believe next month (July) there is a week when Wed, Thur & Fri are holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezLez Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Forza2002 said: Just what the country needs, yet another public holiday? I believe next month (July) there is a week when Wed, Thur & Fri are holidays. Correct! They are 13, 14 & 15th with 13 & 14 dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, webfact said: and delighted Sakda Wichiansin of the Department of Groundwater Resources who said it will focus everyone on this vital resource. ASEAN NOW notes that the new national day comes just ten days before the Songkran festival when millions of Thais waste huge amounts of water throwing it over each other. Some serious Irony there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted June 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2022 Quote Groundwater is water found underground Got to get up early to catch this lot out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 4 hours ago, daveAustin said: USED to waste huge amounts of water… which incidentally finds its way back in the ground eventually. That is what I was thinking. If they held Songkran party at parks it would immediately be back in the soil or air. If they hold it at Sala deng or Khaosan it goes into the sewage and d rains and still comes back to be used Not sure how they work this My question though is Groundwater day going to be another damn holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Forza2002 said: Just what the country needs, yet another public holiday? I believe next month (July) there is a week when Wed, Thur & Fri are holidays. great stuff Her In Doors works in government more holidays with pay ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted June 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, webfact said: henceforth every April 3rd will be known as "National Groundwater Day". Well I never!! https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thai-woman-takes-bath-pothole-protest-bad-condition-her-hometowns-roads-photos/ Edited June 22, 2022 by Burma Bill additional information 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 6 hours ago, JoePai said: Should it not be called "National Under groundwater Day" Might as well. I don't suppose anyone will notice anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Forza2002 said: Just what the country needs, yet another public holiday? I believe next month (July) there is a week when Wed, Thur & Fri are holidays. Yes there is but I don't think this is going to be a holiday. If it is then great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 5 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Some serious Irony there My take would be naivety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, kimamey said: Yes there is but I don't think this is going to be a holiday. If it is then great. public holidays July 2022 Asalha Puja Wed, Jul 13, 2565 BE Beginning of Vassa Thu, Jul 14, 2565 BE H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Birthday Thu, Jul 28, 2565 BE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Harveyboy said: great stuff Her In Doors works in government more holidays with pay ... Mine works in part of the Ministry of Labour but she has to work on Labour Day. I think she has a day off for the Royal Ploughing Ceremony though even though she works in an office. As far as I can tell this isn't going to be a holiday. If it is then I've no complaints.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Excel said: public holidays July 2022 Asalha Puja Wed, Jul 13, 2565 BE Beginning of Vassa Thu, Jul 14, 2565 BE H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Birthday Thu, Jul 28, 2565 BE The 15th seems to be what's called a public holiday holiday on this site. https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/thailand/2022 I think it may be a replacement for holidays that were cancelled due to Covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 6 hours ago, Will B Good said: Excellent news.......been hoping and praying for this day to come around. Most have a lot of free and mindless time on their hands to dream up these fantastic writs and declarations. ???? All about the perceived images of goodness and the well being of the masses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, kimamey said: The 15th seems to be what's called a public holiday holiday on this site. https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/thailand/2022 I think it may be a replacement for holidays that were cancelled due to Covid. No as it states, 14th is the beginning of Vassa which is moon dependent, so this year it falls on the 14th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 20 hours ago, webfact said: The Thai government has decreed that henceforth every April 3rd will be known as "National Groundwater Day". And henceforth the other 364 days will be known as National Groundhog Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 20 hours ago, webfact said: This decision was taken by the cabinet and delighted Sakda Wichiansin of the Department of Groundwater Resources who said it will focus everyone on this vital resource. And then during Songkran go and waste it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph98765 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 For me Groundwater day is everytime I go to shower and I see the yellowish water coming out...55555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Damn, I needed my glasses, I read the headline as Groundhog day....but isn't that everyday here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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