Koh Larn is in crisis of fresh water shortage. City Father of Chonburi discusses with Pattaya Mayor’s team to plan solutions to help villagers speed up water distribution. Ready to make a long-term plan to increase the sustainable water production rate. Supports the growth of tourist attractions Meanwhile, locals revealed that during the high season there are many tourists. Having to buy water to use causes the price of water to double. Appeal to the government sector for help from the ongoing crisis of fresh water shortage on Koh Larn, Chonburi Province. Especially during the high season There are many Thai and foreign tourists crossing the coast to relax. Resulting in insufficient fresh water, affecting resort and accommodation operators having to bear the burden of purchasing expensive water. Villagers are in trouble and there is still no government agency to correct the progress at 11:00 a.m. on May 2. Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, Governor of Chonburi Province, along with Mr. Wekit Manarojkit, Bang Lamung District Chief, Mr. Pramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya City Leading the Pattaya City Administrative Team Participate in the area to accelerate the resolution of the water shortage problem on Koh Larn. along with community leaders Relevant agencies and Ms. Bongkot Mueanson, Business Development Director East Water Company (East Water) is a company that oversees the production of tap water on Koh Larn. Discussion was held at the auditorium of Pattaya City School 10 (Ban Koh Lan), Chonburi Province, with Mr. Pramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya City. Mentioning information published on social media regarding Koh Larn. The water shortage has reached a critical level. This problem is initially coordinated with relevant officials to distribute water to the affected areas first. It is a short-term solution. As for the long-term solution, we will cooperate with East Water Company to speed up water production from 300 cubic meters per day. Increase production capacity to 3,000 cubic meters per day. It is expected that around the beginning of next year the water will be sufficient for consumption. and support continuous growth at the same time Reporters questioned the villagers of Koh Larn and revealed that Normally, there is not enough tap water for consumer use. The selling price of 1 ton of water is 150 baht. A water truck can hold 2 tons per round. Recently, the price of water has skyrocketed to 1 ton, 300-400 baht, possibly rising further. Continuously, it may reach 1,200 baht. The East Water Project is not distributing enough water. The dry season is the high season and there are more tourists. Demand for water will increase due to insufficient water. Make the price of water more expensive During this time, we are experiencing a severe water shortage problem. I would like to ask the government agencies to take care of me. Help increase water production capacity, expand the water area to be sufficient for the area and population, while one entrepreneur revealed that At Koh Larn, there is a problem of shortage of fresh water. Initially, it was to alleviate the suffering of the villagers. The community president asks for cooperation in any place that has an artesian well to help pump water and store it in the community’s central well to distribute to the villagers. Some resorts have to buy water from the Pattaya side and carry it on Ek Natee boats to the island. So that the business can continue to move forward continuously. I want the government sector to come in and solve long-term problems. Read. All “Thairath newspaper columns” here
