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Thailand Widens Royal Rainmaking Efforts to Ease Drought Across the Country

Thailand has expanded its royal rainmaking program to relieve widespread drought that has been threatening agriculture nationwide. Thousands of flights have been carried out this year, with operations showing high success rates in generating rainfall. These efforts have already benefited millions of rai of farmland across more than 60 provinces. To support the program, the government is building dry-ice production plants in several regions to ensure the supply needed for cloud seeding. Tests confirm that the rainwater is safe for both drinking and farming, helping to reassure the public about the method’s reliability.

Y'all are concerned about petrol. I'm concerned about water. Village water is bone dry, and turned off, not that we're on the village water system. Knew it was iffy when we built, and shortly after, they ran all new lines from PWA downtown, out to some of the villages.

Giving folks the option to switch over, which we did. Also new houses after ours, village water no longer available, and had to get city water. Ours cost 50k baht to run 140m water line. Sure many did not switch over due to cost. Guess they are now

Anyway, I'm bored, and point of post, anyone else have water issues yet ???

Wife decided to clean all the storage tanks (we collect rain), and usually most topped up now, JIC city mains dry up due to drought. BUT, since used, and let run empty to clean, now just the one 1000 L tank is topped up. Last about a week, if that. Couple days if she waters the gardens.

Need to top up a couple 2000 L tanks to be safe, as always a pending shortage predicted before Songkran, though never happens. PWA only charges 10-20 baht per 1000 L, so not going to break the bank to top a a few tanks.

Hua Hin (different source) has had water rationing in the past. Does make you wonder ... build build build.

13 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Y'all are concerned about petrol. I'm concerned about water. Village water is bone dry, and turned off, not that we're on the village water system. Knew it was iffy when we built, and shortly after, they ran all new lines from PWA downtown, out to some of the villages.

Giving folks the option to switch over, which we did. Also new houses after ours, village water no longer available, and had to get city water. Ours cost 50k baht to run 140m water line. Sure many did not switch over due to cost. Guess they are now

Anyway, I'm bored, and point of post, anyone else have water issues yet ???

Wife decided to clean all the storage tanks (we collect rain), and usually most topped up now, JIC city mains dry up due to drought. BUT, since used, and let run empty to clean, now just the one 1000 L tank is topped up. Last about a week, if that. Couple days if she waters the gardens.

Need to top up a couple 2000 L tanks to be safe, as always a pending shortage predicted before Songkran, though never happens. PWA only charges 10-20 baht per 1000 L, so not going to break the bank to top a a few tanks.

Hua Hin (different source) has had water rationing in the past. Does make you wonder ... build build build.

Maybe in all your wisdom you should have thought of this before.

I knew all along to make sure before buying any property over here that there would be enough water for the garden and the ponds.

No water issues here at all!

We have a deep well and also can pump from a irrigation canal,all powered by solar.

The well produces more than 10 cubic meters a day and that is plenty for us.

Had it tested and it is ok to drink and tastes really good.

2 minutes ago, jvs said:

Maybe in all your wisdom you should have thought of this before.

I knew all along to make sure before buying any property over here that there would be enough water for the garden and the ponds.

No water issues here at all!

We have a deep well and also can pump from a irrigation canal,all powered by solar.

The well produces more than 10 cubic meters a day and that is plenty for us.

Had it tested and it is ok to drink and tastes really good.

Reading comprehension ... again.

... "Knew it was iffy when we built" ...

And why we have 12+ (?) 2000 L tanks, usually go into late April / May with 20k liters stored, as the droughts never affect the city water supply. Just before rainy season starts, we turn city water off, till around November, as they top up with October downpours.

Same with house in Udon Thani, village water was iffy, really bad, hence a few 2k L storage tanks there also ...

47 minutes ago, jvs said:

No water issues here at all!

We have a deep well

Ditto here in sth Surin. We were advised - correctly - when we built here on the outskirts of Prasat not to rely on town water supply. Plenty of water 40m down. But I'm always relieved all the same when the rains arrive in April/May.

According to my b/f, it used to be June before they arrived. Getting a little earlier each year.

3 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Ditto here in sth Surin. We were advised - correctly - when we built here on the outskirts of Prasat not to rely on town water supply. Plenty of water 40m down. But I'm always relieved all the same when the rains arrive in April/May.

According to my b/f, it used to be June before they arrived. Getting a little earlier each year.

First house (2000) at Udon Thani was also deep well fed, as village water wasn't even an option. Why it only cost 50k for a rai of land

Probably why 10 yrs ago, present land, house is on, only cost 76k (~300k) a rai. Now that the price, 300k+ for 1/4 rai, if very lucky. At the time, 2015, land with water & electric access was 400k a rai.

Last 1/4 rai bought last year was 350k, and we wouldn't sell it for <500k. That's some silly A$$ price for land.

Not too bad today, if not in the sun, as I just was. Short stroll down the soi & back with dog, feeling lazy, so no cruise to the park or surf. Mere 10 minutes and enough to sap what energy I had, and need to take a shower 🙄

Unlike late afternoon at surfside festival, strolled around for about and sat surfside eating, as food food and more food available. Hot, but in shade with breeze was quite comfy.

Been raining here, all around us, except 'our house' ... WTF Looked rather heavy in some spots, from a distance.

RH in the 90%, just needs for form some damn droplets and ... come on down

On 3/20/2026 at 10:48 AM, KhunLA said:

First house (2000) at Udon Thani was also deep well fed, as village water wasn't even an option. Why it only cost 50k for a rai of land

Probably why 10 yrs ago, present land, house is on, only cost 76k (~300k) a rai. Now that the price, 300k+ for 1/4 rai, if very lucky. At the time, 2015, land with water & electric access was 400k a rai.

Last 1/4 rai bought last year was 350k, and we wouldn't sell it for <500k. That's some silly A$$ price for land.

I have said it many times. It only takes a couple of people to overpay and word spreads quickly. Then almost everyone else will raise the prices. Proof, look at all the areas foreigners have moved to and bought properties, once the demand reaches a sustainable level prices jump a lot over a short period.

Now you are starting to understand why Thailand doesn't want foreigners owning to much land. The foreigners will cause prices to increase dramatically for Thai's putting unnecessary financial pressure on people whose families will live here for hundreds, thousands of years.

If you want cheap land you will have to spread the word and when someone needs quick money and has land to sell be ready for your Thai partner to buy. It may take some time but you will pay a fair price vs. the market speculated price. Valuing property is way more complex then just the size of the lot.