Phetchaburi:Progress has been made on the Royal Project 'Huai Hub Kapong-Huai Sai Tai' aimed at addressing floods and droughts in Phetchaburi province. The Royal Private Secretary visited the project to monitor its progress and expedite sustainable water management solutions.

According to Thai News Agency, Air Chief Marshal Sathitpong Sukvimol, Royal Secretary to His Majesty the King, along with several officials including Mr. Atthapol Rerkpiboon, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, visited the project site. The delegation held a meeting at the Rangsi Phramanakul Conference Room to discuss the progress of Royal Development Projects.

The Governor of Phetchaburi Province reported on the integrated cooperation with various sectors to implement the King's policies for sustainable solutions to drought and flooding. The Lam Huai Yai reservoir construction is 85% complete, with coordination underway to lay underground power cables and establish a command center for CCTV control.

Meanwhile, the Huai Sai Tai Reservoir project is 43% complete, with approximately 50,000 cubic meters of water currently held. Groundwater distribution plans are being coordinated, and operations are expected to start in December 2026. Both projects are slated for completion by December 2026.

During the visit, Air Chief Marshal Sathitpong Sukvimol, along with local officials, volunteers, and over 800 residents, participated in planting 7,000 Golden Shower trees around the Lam Huai Yai reservoir. This initiative aims to enhance green areas, improve the landscape, and support the local community's quality of life through sustainable development.