Cabinet Approves 2.85 Billion Baht Water Reservoir Project
Thailand's Cabinet approved a 2.85 billion baht water reservoir project in Chachoengsao province, scheduled to run from 2027 to 2032, which will add 19 million cubic meters of storage capacity to support agriculture, industrial consumption,
The Cabinet has approved a 2.854 billion baht budget for the Ban Nong Krathing water reservoir project in Chachoengsao province, running for six years from fiscal 2027 to 2032, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Patthadarasmi Thongsaloi. The project will add 19 million cubic meters of water storage capacity, benefiting approximately 10,000 rai during the rainy season and 3,000 rai during the dry season, ensuring farmers have adequate water for cultivation and can plan production according to seasonal availability.
The reservoir will also supply approximately 5 million cubic meters annually for consumption in the EEC area of Chachoengsao, while supporting fisheries and aquaculture and helping maintain ecological balance in the Bang Pakong River estuary. Over the project's 50-year lifespan, total benefits are estimated at 6.082 billion baht, comprising 4.048 billion baht from agriculture, 1.892 billion baht from consumption, and 141.5 million baht from fisheries.
The Cabinet has instructed the Royal Irrigation Department to accelerate land acquisition, compensation payments to affected residents, and obtain necessary permits from the provincial land reform office. The Ministry of Agriculture will closely monitor the project to ensure it meets timelines and achieves its goals of securing water supplies for agriculture, consumption, and economic activities in the EEC while protecting the environment and supporting affected communities.
