On January 12-13, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Hydrology Division 1 in Phitsanulok to inspect, repair, and maintain the water level monitoring systems in eight small reservoirs in Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok provinces. The team inspected and repaired damaged water level plates, cleaned the plates and surrounding areas of the monitoring points, and met with data collection personnel to review their knowledge and understanding of their duties, ensuring accurate and complete performance. This is to improve the efficiency of water management in small reservoirs.

From January 19-21, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned the Hydrology Division 1 in Phitsanulok to inspect, repair, and maintain the automatic remote water monitoring system and CCTV system in Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, and Phichit provinces. A total of 12 stations were inspected, including the condition of the field stations, equipment inside the control cabinets, the accuracy of the monitoring instruments, and the condition of the water level poles/measuring plates. This ensured the field stations were ready for operation and capable of effectively monitoring the water situation in the Yom and Nan river basins.

The project to establish (new)/support (existing) strengthening activities for the wetland management network in Sukhothai Province for the fiscal year 2026 (B.E. 2569) was initiated on January 20, 2026. The Office of Water Resources Region 9 assigned the Water Resources Conservation Division 1, Phitsanulok, to establish a wetland management network for the Yom River in Si Satchanalai District, Sukhothai Province. The target group included 63 participants: local residents, water users, land users, community leaders, local administrative organizations, and relevant agencies. The objectives were to build knowledge and understanding of wetlands, strengthen the Yom River wetland management network, and foster brainstorming, knowledge exchange regarding problems, solutions, management planning, and the conservation, restoration, and development of wetlands to achieve ecosystem completeness.

The Hydrology Section 2, Phrae, under the supervision of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, conducted an inspection and maintenance of the flood and landslide early warning system from January 12-16, 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 the districts of Song and Mueang Phrae in Phrae Province, and Phu Piang and Wiang Sa in Nan Province, totaling 21 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 operational and effective in providing warnings to the public in the affected areas.

From January 12-16, 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 in four areas: 1) Tha Sak Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Pichai District, Uttaradit Province; 2) Phai Lom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Lablae District, Uttaradit Province; 3) Ban Kwang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Sueng Men District, Phrae Province; and 4) Ban Lao Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Sueng Men District, Phrae Province. The activities included providing guidance on assessing village water supply system quality and collecting water samples for quality analysis.

On January 17, 2026, the anniversary of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great's Day, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned civil servants and staff from the Water Resources Conservation Division 1, Phitsanulok, to participate in the Buddhist chanting ceremony, wreath-laying ceremony, and alms-giving ceremony in commemoration of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great's Day. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Kiattisak Trongsiri, Governor of Phitsanulok Province, at the central stage dome of the Phitsanulok Provincial Hall. The purpose was to pay homage and remember the great benevolence of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great, a wise ruler, scholar, and the founder of Thailand's national development.

The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) conducted a project to establish and provide training to water user groups in Nan Province on Friday, January 16, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 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 implement the project. The project aimed to establish and train water user groups involved in the construction of a solar-powered water distribution system supporting the Royal Project-style highland development in Ban Sanian, Village No. 1, Sanian Subdistrict, Mueang Nan District, Nan Province. The objective of this project was to promote knowledge and participation in water resource management in the area, fostering group formation, maintaining water sources in good and efficient condition, and enabling fair and efficient water allocation and sharing among group members for maximum benefit.

The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) conducted a project to establish and educate water user groups in Nan Province on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 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 implement the project. The project aims to establish and educate water user groups involved in the construction of a solar-powered water distribution system supporting the Royal Project Mae Chrim highland development project in Ban Bon, Village No. 1, Mae Chrim Subdistrict, Mae Chrim District, Nan Province. The objective of this project is to promote knowledge and participation in water resource management in the area, fostering group formation, maintaining water sources in good and efficient condition, and ensuring fair and optimal water allocation and sharing among group members.

The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) conducted a project to establish and educate water user groups in Nan Province on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 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 implement the project. The project aimed to establish and educate water user groups involved in the construction of a solar-powered water distribution system supporting the Royal Project-style highland development in Nam Paeng, Ban Naen Song, Village No. 3, Pha To Subdistrict, Tha Wang Pha District, Nan Province. The objective of this project was to promote knowledge and participation in water resource management in the area, fostering group formation, maintaining water sources in good and efficient condition, and enabling fair and efficient water allocation and sharing among group members for maximum benefit.

The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) conducted a project to establish and educate water user groups in Phrae Province on Monday, January 13, 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of RWRO 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 the project. The project focused on establishing and educating water user groups for the Nong Puey solar-powered water distribution system construction project in Ban Wiang Tang, Wang Thong Subdistrict, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province. The meeting took place at the Wang Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization meeting room, Wang Thong Subdistrict, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province. The objective of this project was to promote knowledge and participation in local water resource management, encouraging group formation, maintenance of water sources to ensure efficiency, and fair and effective water allocation and sharing among group members for maximum benefit.