THAICID Convenes Water Experts To Combat Climate Change
Thai irrigation experts convene July 8-10 at Kasetsart University to address climate change impacts on water resources through innovation, digital technology, and cross-sector collaboration under the theme 'Smarter Water for a Stronger Futu
On July 3, 2026, the Thai Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (THAICID) announced the 'THAICID-NWIKS 2026 Network Week for Integrated Learning' at the Royal Irrigation Department's 99-Year Building on Samsaen Road in Bangkok. The event will bring together water management experts from Thailand and abroad between July 8-10 at Kasetsart University's 80-Year Building in Kamphaeng Saen district, Nakhon Pathom province.
Under the theme 'Smarter Water for a Stronger Future,' the event aims to elevate national water management through innovation, digital technology, and cross-sector collaboration to address climate change impacts on water resources, agriculture, and food security. Yongyos Niamthrap, an irrigation authority expert and event chairman, stated that modern water management requires not only adequate water allocation but also knowledge, technology, smart systems, and research innovations combined with multi-sector cooperation to create efficient, flexible, and resilient water management systems.
The three-day program features intensive academic and technological activities. On July 8, the 19th National Conference on Irrigation and Drainage will launch, with knowledge-sharing forums on Smart Irrigation, IoT, Remote Sensing, and Climate-Smart Water Management, plus water and agricultural research presentations. July 9 will feature Dongtan Software Day, showcasing water management technology with experts from global organizations including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Deltares, covering sediment management, flood risk systems, dam safety, salinity forecasting, and water quality monitoring. The event concludes on July 10 with the INWEPF-Thailand forum titled 'Farmers' Future and Low-Water Rice Cultivation: Prosperous Paddies Model,' bringing together academics, international representatives, JICA officials, and model farmers to share water management approaches for improving agricultural productivity and reducing water use.
The event welcomes Young Professionals and students to present water resources research and innovations, fostering a new generation of water management experts. THAICID emphasizes the event is open to farmers, water users, teachers, students, and the public interested in climate change and water resource management. Participants can network, exchange experiences, and participate in activities with opportunities to win prizes, food, and agricultural products.
Interested parties can attend the THAICID-NWIKS 2026 Network Week from July 8-10, 2026 at Kasetsart University's 80-Year Building in Kamphaeng Saen district, Nakhon Pathom province to contribute to advancing Thailand's water management and agricultural future under the 'Smarter Water for a Stronger Future' vision.
