From July 13-17, 2026, the Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) conducted a site inspection of the installation of water measurement and assessment instruments used to monitor and control water resource utilization, in accordance with the Water Resources Act B.E. 2561 (2018). Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 9, assigned the Water Allocation Division and the Water Allocation Division to inspect the installation of water measurement and assessment instruments, along with lead-stamped seals, at three locations of the Provincial Waterworks Authority, Tha Wang Pha Branch, Nan Province: 1. Mae Khai Low-Pressure Pumping Station, 2. Chiang Klang Service Unit, and 3. Pua Lam Nam Khwang Service Unit. These locations are licensed for Type 2 water use, with the purpose of using water for tap water production, as per the Department of Water Resources' announcement on criteria and methods for installing water measurement and assessment instruments. The site inspection aimed to monitor and control the use of public water resources by Type 2 licensees, ensuring that water usage adheres to the authorized limits. According to the Water Resources Act B.E. 2561 (2018), Chapter 4, Water Allocation and Water Use, there are 5 locations as follows: 1. Provincial Waterworks Authority, Rong Kwang Branch, Phrae Province 2. Provincial Waterworks Authority, Phrae Branch 3. Provincial Waterworks Authority, Den Chai Branch, Phrae Province…

On July 15, 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) helped people overcome the drought crisis (prolonged dry spell). The Water Resources Office Region 9, under the direction of Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of Water Resources Office Region 9, assigned the Water Allocation Division and the Mechanical Division to install a 30-inch water pump at Ban Wang Had, Village No. 2, Taling Chan Subdistrict, Ban Dan Lan Hoi District, Sukhothai Province. The pump draws water from the Mae Ramphan Reservoir and distributes it to agricultural areas, benefiting residents in Village No. 1 (Taling Chan), Village No. 2 (Wang Had), Village No. 7 (Nong Bua Dam), and Village No. 10 (Wang Sai Yoi). A total of 170 households and 340 people benefited, with an area of 1,260 rai (approximately 40 hectares) of agricultural land affected.

July 10, 2026 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) helps people overcome the drought crisis. The Water Resources Office Region 9, through its Water Allocation Division, inspected, monitored, and repaired a 500 liters/hour Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification system at Wat Rong Ma School, Ban Mo Subdistrict, Pichai District, Uttaradit Province. The maintenance included replacing water filtration system components and checking the water purification system to ensure it is in full working order and can provide sufficient clean water for 43 students, 9 teachers and staff, and residents in the area.

On July 8, 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment helped people overcome the drought crisis. The Water Resources Office Region 9, through its Water Allocation Division, inspected, monitored, and repaired a 500 liters/hour Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification system at Ban Pak Khlong School, Khorum Subdistrict, Pichai District, Uttaradit Province. Maintenance included replacing water filtration system components and checking the entire system to ensure it is fully operational and can provide sufficient clean water for 92 students, 10 teachers and staff, and residents in the area.

The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) inspected, repaired, and maintained the flood and landslide early warning system from July 13-15, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 9, assigned Hydrology Section 1 in Phitsanulok to inspect, repair, and maintain the flood and landslide early warning system for flood and landslide-prone areas on slopes and at the foot of mountains in Uttaradit and Phitsanulok provinces. This ensures that the warning stations are operational at all times, maintaining data connectivity and being prepared for the rainy season.

From July 14-16, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Hydrology Section 2, Phrae, to conduct water volume measurements and collect suspended sediment samples, as well as check the functionality of the automatic meteorological and hydrological stations in Nan Province for the month of July. This data will be collected for hydrological analysis and research to support water resource development and water management. 

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Water Resources Conservation Division 2, Phrae, led by Ms. Jirachaya Chankham, Director of Water Resources Conservation Division 2, Phrae, along with staff, to conduct a participatory and sustainable water resource management project for water user groups using solar-powered irrigation systems. This project supports the Royal Project-style highland development in Wang Phai, Ban Mai, Na Rai Luang Subdistrict, Song Khwae District, Nan Province, and was held at the Ban Mai multipurpose hall. The project aims to support network groups in water resource management, enhance their activities, strengthen their operations, and foster collective responsibility for maintaining and improving water resources efficiently. This will enable fair and equitable water distribution among group members, ensuring livelihood security and strengthening their capacity for water resource management. 60 people attended the meeting.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Water Resource Conservation Division 2, Phrae, led by Ms. Jirachaya Chankham, Director of Water Resource Conservation Division 2, Phrae, along with staff, to conduct a participatory and sustainable water resource management project for the Huai Mae Lan Reservoir water users group in Ban Pin Subdistrict, Long District, Phrae Province, at the Na San Village multipurpose hall. The project aimed to support network groups in water resource management, enhance their activities, and strengthen their capacity to collectively care for, maintain, and improve water resources efficiently. This would ensure fair and equitable water distribution among group members, maximize benefits, and create livelihood security. The project also aimed to strengthen the capacity for water resource management. 70 people attended the meeting.

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Water Resource Conservation Division 2, Phrae, led by Ms. Jirachaya Chankham, Director of Water Resource Conservation Division 2, Phrae, along with staff, to conduct a project on sustainable participatory water resource management for the Huai Khlong Mueang Reservoir water users group in Nayang Subdistrict, Pichai District, Uttaradit Province. The meeting was held at the Nayang Subdistrict Administrative Organization meeting room. The project aimed to support network groups in water resource management, enhance their activities, strengthen their capacity, and foster the collective responsibility of maintaining and improving water resources efficiently. This would ensure fair and equitable water distribution among group members, maximize benefits, and create livelihood security. The meeting was attended by 80 people.

From July 6-10, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Hydrology Division 2, Phrae, to inspect, repair, and maintain the flood and landslide early warning system (Early Warning) at 24 stations in Nan and Phrae provinces. The work included checking the system's functionality, repairing and maintaining worn and damaged equipment, and improving the landscape at the stations to ensure they are ready for use and can effectively provide warnings to the public in the area.