In the past, the northeastern part of Thailand usually faces the drought problem. Water source development plays an important role for the people in this region. Realizing the benefit to the local people, “Nam Phung Dam,” a project of Lower Mekong Basin Development Project, was constructed. Nam Phung Dam will alleviate the flood in the […]
Despite the government’s accelerated development of several hydropower plants in the Northeast, it could not meet the rising electricity demand. EGAT was required to seek a new power source and construct an additional power plant to meet the demand sufficiently. Chulabhorn Dam, formerly known as “Nam Phrom Dam,” was a power project under the Northeastern […]
Sirindhorn Dam is an important multipurpose dam of the Northeastern part of the country. In addition to electricity generation, the dam gives several benefits for the wellbeing of the local people including irrigation, flood alleviation, fishery, and tourism. The dam construction is regarded as a way of utilizing local resources for the maximum benefit which […]
The Kwai Noi River is one of the important rivers of the country, originated from Ta Nao Sri mountain range flowing pass Kanchanaburi Province with the total length of 390 kilometers. According to the Mae Klong River Basin Development Plan, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has developed the plan to generate electricity which […]
In response to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)’s concept to develop countries in the Southeast Asia region, the Coordinating Committee for Lower Mekong Survey was established. The government at that time was advised to build the Ubol Ratana Dam for electricity generation, irrigation, consumption, industry, flood prevention, fishery, and […]
The Nan River is an important river after the Ping River, one among the four tributaries that form the Chao Phraya River. In order to gain full results for agriculture in the Chao Phraya Central Plains, it is necessary to build the dam on the Nan River to reduce flood problems and increase water in […]
“….I agree with the government that this first multipurpose project in our country is the beginning of developing the new economy to expand far and wide. Presently, water is essential for life, also water and electricity promote progress in life. When the number of population has increased rapidly, water and electricity has to meet the […]
Srinagarind Dam is the first multipurpose dam of the Mae Klong River Basin Development Project to provide benefits in various aspects and strengthen the irrigation efficiency of the Mae Klong Yai Project. Srinagarind Dam is one of the tourist attractions in Kanchanaburi Province which provides knowledge and enjoyment to over 100,000 visitors a year, […]
Nam Phong Power Plant is the largest power plant of the Northeast and the only plant in this region using natural gas as fuel in electricity generation. From the petroleum exploration in the Northeast by a concessionaire, there were about 10 sources of petroleum in Udon Thani and Khon Kaen Provinces. Later in 1981, natural […]
The northeastern part of Thailand is the large region and the most populated in the country. The region has an increasing demand for electricity every year. To meet the demand, EGAT has applied advanced technology, specifically a pumped-storage hydropower plant. The pumped-storage hydropower plant was constructed near Lamtakong Dam. EGAT has considered developing the first […]
