The Regional Water Resources Office 9 (RWRO 9) conducted a project to establish and educate water user groups in Uttaradit Province on Monday, January 12, 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 involved in the construction of a solar-powered water distribution system on the Nam Pad River in Villages 4, 6, and 7, Saen To Subdistrict, Nam Pad District, Uttaradit Province. The event took place at the Nam Pad Subdistrict Municipality meeting room, Nam Pad Subdistrict, Nam Pad District, Uttaradit Province. The objective of this project was to promote knowledge and participation in local water resource management, fostering group formation, maintaining water sources in good and efficient condition, and ensuring fair and optimal water allocation among group members.

On January 18, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, along with civil servants and staff from the Mechanical Engineering Division, participated in the ceremony of offering royal tributes and making offerings to the spirit of King Naresuan the Great on the occasion of the 2026 Battle of Nong Sarai Commemoration Day at the King Naresuan the Great Shrine, Chan Palace, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province. Mr. Kiattisak Trongsiri, Governor of Phitsanulok Province, presided over the ceremony. Following the offering ceremony, a martial arts demonstration was performed, and a tribute was paid to King Naresuan the Great. The "Naresuan March" was played, which the participants sang along to and paid their respects, concluding the ceremony with due respect.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) helped people overcome the drought crisis. On January 15-16, 2026, the Regional Water Resources Office 9 installed a 10-inch water pump at Ban Don Mun, Village No. 4, Tambon Rong Khem, Amphoe Rong Kwang, Phrae Province. The pump draws water from the Mae Kham Mi River into a public canal to assist residents with domestic use, consumption, and agriculture. 270 households (1,000 people) and 346 rai of agricultural land benefited from this assistance.

On January 9, 2026, the Office of Water Resources Region 9 held its first project monitoring meeting of 2026 at the meeting room on the 3rd floor. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Office of Water Resources Region 9, chaired the meeting, along with section directors, contract inspection committee members, project supervisors, and staff from the Office of Water Resources Region 9. The purpose of the meeting was to monitor and expedite the disbursement of the 2025 budget, including funds carried over to the following year and central government funds for economic stimulus and strengthening the economic system. This is to urgently implement projects aimed at improving the efficiency of sustainable water management, stimulating the economy, ensuring the Department of Water Resources' mission is achieved, and managing the budget efficiently and effectively to maximize benefits and meet set targets.

On January 8, 2026, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, brought smiles to students at Ban Khao Samor Khaeng Riw Siriwat Uppatham School and Wat Noen Mak Khuk School in Wang Thong District, Phitsanulok Province, in celebration of National Children's Day 2026. This initiative was supported by the school administrators, civil servants, and staff. The schools will hold Children's Day activities on Friday, January 9, 2026. Scholarships and toys were provided to instill in Thai children and youth the values of being quality citizens with love and pride for their nation.

On January 8, 2026, at 7:30 AM, Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, assigned civil servants and staff from the Water Source Maintenance Division to participate in a Buddhist chanting ceremony and alms-giving to commemorate the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. Mr. Kiattisak Trongsiri, Governor of Phitsanulok Province, presided over the Buddhist chanting and alms-giving ceremony at the central stage of the Phitsanulok Provincial Hall.

On January 6, 2026, the Office of Water Resources Region 9 held a merit-making ceremony to celebrate the New Year 2026. Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Office of Water Resources Region 9, led the executive team, heads of work groups, civil servants, and staff in offering alms to nine monks on the 3rd floor of the Office of Water Resources Region 9 building. This was done to support Buddhism and to boost morale and unity among the staff in performing their duties to achieve the objectives and goals of the Department of Water Resources.

On December 30, 2025, the Regional Water Resources Office 9, led by Mr. Nimit Kotbua, Director of the Regional Water Resources Office 9, along with its officials and staff, donated 120 bottles of drinking water to the Environmental and Pollution Control Office 3 and 900 bottles to the Phitsanulok Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office. This is in preparation for providing services to the public during the New Year's holiday period, from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026. The services provided include rest stops, beverages, and restroom facilities for travelers during the long holiday. This initiative is part of an integrated cooperation between government agencies to facilitate travel and provide a New Year's gift to the public.

On December 7, 2025, at 7:30 AM, the Regional Water Resources Office 9 participated in a Buddhist chanting ceremony and alms-giving event to commemorate the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha at the central stage dome of the Phitsanulok Provincial Hall, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province. Mr. Kiattisak Trongsiri, Governor of Phitsanulok Province, presided over the ceremony, which was held to express loyalty and uphold the beautiful traditions of the Thai nation.