webfact Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 PM urges public to conserve water amid drought crisisBANGKOK, 27 January 2016 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has told farmers and the general public to conserve water ahead of the dry season this year.The Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said that even though there are contingency plans, no one should remain complacent. Many farmers have continued to grow rice against the government's recommendations. However, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority has insisted there will be enough water for household consumption.In Roi-Et province, Governor Anusorn Keawkangwan has instructed local officials to prevent farmers from growing off-season rice. Yasothon Dam, which supplies water to the province, reportedly has 53% of capacity remaining, which is only enough for household consumption and alternative, drought-tolerant crops.In Lampang province, the Water Resources Region 1 Office has set up a water treatment center at a General Buddhist Scripture School in Mueang district to provide drinking water to monks, novices and local residents.-- NNT 2016-01-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 "OK everybody, even though we have been growing rice here for centuries, we still don't have the water thing worked out yet. So please drink less water. And one shower a day, preferably with a friend. Thank you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 The Prime Minister has told farmers and the general public to conserve water ahead of the dry season this year. Tell Bangkok first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpedo1970 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 He has sure been "urging" a lot lately.... specially to the Northeast. Roll on Songkran and we will see how much water the Thai's will conserve! In Bangkok ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebo Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Almost every day riding along Alpine Golf Course (25 km SE downtown Chiang Mai) I see the lawn sprinklers over there working without interruption. The forested hills accross the road already turn brownish but the golf lawn looks green like a primary paddy plantation throughout the years. I wonder whether this request from highest government level to save water will be followed by the Golf Resort at least from now on ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Almost every day riding along Alpine Golf Course (25 km SE downtown Chiang Mai) I see the lawn sprinklers over there working without interruption. The forested hills accross the road already turn brownish but the golf lawn looks green like a primary paddy plantation throughout the years. I wonder whether this request from highest government level to save water will be followed by the Golf Resort at least from now on ... And the rice farmers a little further west of there, pump groundwater 24/7 to flood their rice fields. Some are more clever, & grow tobacco or other crops needing less water, but too many grow rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherstuff1957 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Groundwater is not inexhaustible. They will eventually run out, if not this year then next. If they pump the local groundwater dry the soil will compact and that well will never work again. Today's solution is creating tomorrow's problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Groundwater is not inexhaustible. They will eventually run out, if not this year then next. If they pump the local groundwater dry the soil will compact and that well will never work again. Today's solution is creating tomorrow's problem. Unfortunately, "tomorrow", isn't part of their thought process.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Only ten weeks until Songkran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemguy Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 There you go...finally the head honcho appeals to his citizens. But is it too little too late...and will they plan for the future?? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 The Prime Minister has told farmers and the general public to conserve water ahead of the dry season this year. Tell Bangkok first! I'd agree with you IF I was getting my water for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Do you have a link to any articles in Thai that I could give my wife on this subject? That would be very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Tell that to the people in April... No Songkran... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 A man of many urges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 There you go...finally the head honcho appeals to his citizens. But is it too little too late...and will they plan for the future?? Cheers I'm sure that, as with most govt appeals, the Thai citizenry will heed and strictly observe ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveat Emptor Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Almost every day riding along Alpine Golf Course (25 km SE downtown Chiang Mai) I see the lawn sprinklers over there working without interruption. The forested hills accross the road already turn brownish but the golf lawn looks green like a primary paddy plantation throughout the years. I wonder whether this request from highest government level to save water will be followed by the Golf Resort at least from now on ... Likely nothing for many golf courses especially the prestigious ones to worry about as the membership will include those and such as those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 And meanwhile, the fire trucks still water the central reservations on dual carriageways here in Khon Kaen! And the house opposite uses water sprinklers on their lawn and hoses the car daily! Strong legislation enforced with large fines is the only answer. The general public will not respond to requests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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