Thailand Launches Upgraded ThaiWater App for Real-Time Disaster Prevention
Thailand's government upgraded the ThaiWater app to provide real-time water and weather data for disaster prevention, integrating information from 56 agencies across 13 ministries into a single interactive platform available free to the pub
The Thai government has upgraded its ThaiWater platform to provide real-time water data and prevent crises before they occur, integrating comprehensive information on rainfall, dam levels, high-risk areas, and air quality. Deputy Spokesperson Pattadarasmi Thongsalueykorn announced on July 17 that the government has shifted from reactive disaster management to proactive prevention by developing the new ThaiWater version, designed to serve users from the general public to experts. The platform currently connects data from 56 agencies under 13 ministries and one independent organization, ensuring that the country's water management operates on unified data standards and eliminates conflicting information during emergencies.
The new ThaiWater version features an interactive map that consolidates critical data on a single screen, including rainfall radar, precipitation levels, water levels, dam conditions, monitored areas, and PM2.5 readings. It also includes an improved alert system with advance warnings for specific locations, enabling residents and local officials to prepare for various scenarios. The platform is available free to the public through www.thaiwater.net and the ThaiWater mobile application on both iOS and Android devices.
Beyond the main ThaiWater platform, the government has integrated provincial water data centers covering all 76 provinces to help governors and local agencies analyze disaster risks based on local conditions. This reduces redundant command procedures and accelerates decision-making for evacuation and emergency assistance, with province-specific access available through URLs such as phrae.thaiwater.net, chiangrai.thaiwater.net, and nan.thaiwater.net.
