snoop1130 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On May 7th, Thawatchai Srithong, the Chonburi Governor, along with city officials from Pattaya and other associated bodies visited Koh Larn. They provided 100,000 liters of free water to the residents affected by the current dry season in Thailand. This act of kindness immediately brought relief to over 50 families living on the island, as stated by Mr. Thawatchai. Each family got approximately 2,000 liters of pure water for their everyday use. Before this water distribution, the residents of Koh Larn reported extreme water shortage. They were unhappy about the significant increase in water prices, which went up almost four times, from 300 baht to over 1,200 baht, during the time of high demand. The Chonburi governor also noted that Pattaya City plans to supply an extra 150,000 liters of water to the local people soon. Meanwhile, the city is trying to find a long-term resolution to this issue. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google -- 2024-05-08 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted May 8 Popular Post Share Posted May 8 The cynic in me suspects the water was critical to keep the tourists coming....... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Each family got approximately 2,000 liters of pure water for their everyday use. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Before this water distribution, the residents of Koh Larn reported extreme water shortage. They were unhappy about the significant increase in water prices, which went up almost four times, from 300 baht to over 1,200 baht, during the time of high demand. And some people still insist Thais don't gouge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Meanwhile, the city is trying to find a long-term resolution to this issue. How about a 3 day Songran? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 19 hours ago, snoop1130 said: This act of kindness Really? Did he pay for it from his own pocket, and transport it there at his own expense? He's a politician, and they never, ever do anything out of kindness, it's always about cynical vote-buying. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 4 hours ago, mikebell said: How about a 3 day Songran? Or even the old fashioned Songkran? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 23 hours ago, hotchilli said: And some people still insist Thais don't gouge. Anybody in need of a taxi has learned otherwise by now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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