The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) will relocate, inspect, repair, and maintain the flood and landslide early warning system from February 16-20, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 9, assigned Hydrology Section 1 in Phitsanulok to relocate warning stations and 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. They will also coordinate with knowledgeable personnel (volunteer monitoring teams) in the warning network to review their roles and responsibilities in Phitsanulok province, ensuring the warning stations effectively transmit and receive data, and are prepared to respond to situations at all times. 

On February 24, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Water Allocation Division to participate in an inspection of the concessionaire water supply project in Hua Ro Subdistrict Municipality, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province, operated by Universal Utilities Public Company Limited. Mr. Wasin Jamsakol, Acting Director of the Concessionaire Water Supply Licensing Division, Water Allocation Department, Department of Water Resources, and representatives from the Phitsanulok Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment also participated in the inspection. The project's water production system has a maximum production capacity of 7,200 cubic meters per day and serves 4,049 water users. The water quality test results showed that the project's tap water meets the drinking water standards as announced by the Department of Health.

World Wetlands Day 2026, February 16, 2026: The Regional Water Resources Office 9, specifically the Water Resource Conservation Division 1 in Phitsanulok, organized activities commemorating World Wetlands Day 2026 at the Naresuan Auditorium, Phitsanulok Pittayakhom School, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province. Mr. Boonlue Baramee, Deputy Governor of Phitsanulok Province, presided over the opening ceremony, and Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, delivered the report. The objectives were to highlight the connection between wetlands and human culture and wisdom, emphasize their importance to ecosystems, foster participation and network building, and raise awareness of the importance of water resources and wetlands. A total of 305 people participated, including citizens, youth, educational institutions, government agencies, and local administrative organizations. Activities included a drawing competition for students, a seminar on "Wetlands and Traditional Wisdom: Celebrating Cultural Heritage," and group brainstorming sessions on "Wetland Conservation and Development." Through the participation of youth networks, communities, and relevant sectors.”

From February 10-12, 2026, the Regional Water Resources Office 9 participated in training on the operation and maintenance of 14-inch hydraulic mobile pumps, variable flow hydraulic long-distance pumping units, and 24-inch hydraulic mobile pumps. The training took place at the pump testing and certification station in Wat Chan Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province, operated by Nampol Intertrade Co., Ltd., to ensure that responsible personnel could effectively operate, repair, and maintain the pumps and related equipment.

The Hydrology Section 2, Phrae, under the direction of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, inspected and maintained the flood and landslide early warning system from February 4-6, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Hydrology Section 2, Phrae, to inspect and maintain the flood and landslide early warning system in Nan Noi District, Nan Province, and Rong Kwang District, Phrae Province, totaling 11 stations. They also coordinated with knowledgeable personnel (volunteer monitoring teams) and the warning network to review their roles and responsibilities, and improved the site's landscape to ensure the stations were ready for use and effectively provided warnings to the public in the area.

Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Water Resources Conservation Division 1, Phitsanulok, to attend the 1st Nan River Basin Committee Meeting of 2026 on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Phra Sri Sasada Meeting Room (POC), 3rd floor, Phitsanulok Provincial Hall, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Sarinrat Kerdskulrungroj, Deputy Governor of Phitsanulok Province. The agenda included consideration of the draft measures to address the 2026/2027 rainy season in the Nan River Basin, the implementation of the clean water plan, the improvement of the flood prevention plan for the Nan River Basin, and a follow-up on the water source conservation and restoration project in Ban Huai Kon, Huai Kon Subdistrict, Chalerm Phra Kiat District, Nan Province. The Water Resources Conservation Division 1, Phitsanulok, presented its operational results to the meeting.

The Hydrology Section 2, Phrae, of the Water Resources Office Region 9, conducted a field inspection and maintenance of the water level monitoring system in small reservoirs on February 4-5, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Water Resources Office Region 9, assigned the Hydrology Section 2, Phrae, to inspect and maintain the water level monitoring system in small reservoirs in the districts of Song, Sueng Men, Wang Chin, and Long in Phrae Province, totaling 5 reservoirs (10 stations). The team also reviewed the work procedures of field staff and civilian volunteers to ensure accurate field data reporting into the system. This provides a true picture of the actual water levels in the area, enabling appropriate water management during both flood and drought conditions.

From February 2-6, 2026, the Water Resources Office Region 9, through its Water Allocation Division, conducted capacity-building activities for local administrative organizations (LAOs) in assessing the quality of village water supply systems. The activities covered four LAOs: 1) Kong Kwai Subdistrict Municipality, Mueang Nan District, Nan Province; 2) Du Tai Subdistrict Municipality, Mueang Nan District, Nan Province; 3) Rueang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang Nan District, Nan Province; and 4) Nam Kaen Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Phu Piang District, Nan Province. The activities included providing guidance on assessing village water supply system quality and collecting water samples for quality analysis.

The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) inspected, repaired, and maintained the flood and landslide early warning system from February 4-6, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 9, assigned the Hydrology Division 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. They also coordinated with knowledgeable personnel (volunteer monitoring teams) in the warning network to review their roles and responsibilities in Nakhon Thai District, Phitsanulok Province, ensuring the warning stations effectively transmit and transmit data, and are prepared to respond to situations at all times.

The Department of Water Resources, through the Mechanical Engineering Division of Water Resources Office 9, conducted a field inspection and maintenance of machinery (sludge dredging boat) at Nong Hantra, Ban Bung Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phichit Province on February 5-6, 2026, to ensure it is in full working condition to support water resource management in the area.