The Prime Minister visited the area to listen to problems with Phitsanulok’s water supply.

Phitsanulok – The Prime Minister visited Phitsanulok Province to inspect the Phitsanulok Municipality water production plant. Listen to water problems Confirm that the government places importance on basic public utilities.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Visit the water production plant Phitsanulok Municipality, Hua Ro Subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok District Phitsanulok Province To discuss water problems with Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture, Mr. Anucha Nakasai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Mr. Kriang Kaltinan, Deputy Minister of Interior. Participate in inspection visits

Veterinarian Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office Revealed that the Prime Minister has listened to reports on the problems and solutions to the production system. Water supply system from the Governor of Phitsanulok Province, the mayor, the Royal Irrigation Department, and the public. For Phitsanulok Province, there is a water pipe system that has a lifespan of more than 70 years. It frequently breaks and leaks, causing water loss at 50%, causing the water supply to be limited. not enough There was a problem with weak water flow and red cloudy water. There is also a limited amount of water reserve tank. This makes it impossible to provide tap water services to the people at full efficiency. Phitsanulok Province therefore wants to improve the efficiency of the pipe system. Along with adding a water reserve tank and building a dam at the back of the city to store water to be able to adequately support public services at all times and also adding to the ecosystem of Phitsanulok Province as well.

The Prime Minister said It is well known that water management has many parts. Both the agricultural sector industrial sector and water consumption Phitsanulok Province was the first province where the government went to the area and encountered this problem regarding water for consumption. Today, the government will receive a request to forward information to relevant agencies regarding water storage. Water pipes that have been built for a long time have encountered problems with leaks, seepage, and water loss during delivery. The city of Phitsanulok, 80 years ago, developed from a secondary city to a major city of tourism. Therefore, the issue of water consumption is important. If the problem cannot be solved The development of the city will not be able to proceed at full capacity. The government places importance on basic public utility systems and will coordinate with relevant agencies to survey problems and find short-term solutions. medium and long term In addition, there is the matter of building a dam at the end of the city. Ask people in the area to ask questions. Listen to people's opinions and study the advantages Disadvantages of dams If you study it, you will see that it is good. The government is ready to fully support it. The Prime Minister has asked relevant agencies to follow up. and propose projects to quickly solve problems for the people.

“The Prime Minister has just learned about this problem. When I used to come during election time If you know, you will prepare a solution. However, it's better late than never. And I must apologize. However, the local MPs are concerned about the people. Phitsanulok Province is a large province. When there is a problem, you must apologize. On behalf of the government, we will develop and make it good in the short term first. and will continue to fix it in the long term Otherwise, a valuable secondary city like Phitsanulok Province will not have the opportunity to grow according to the national economic development plan,” the Prime Minister said.

Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, said that the Prime Minister said he did not know before. It is their fault, the MP candidates in the area have told them all along. But when not being a representative Therefore did not study today and therefore must apologize, while Mr. Kriang Kaltinan, Deputy Minister of Interior, said that the intention of Phitsanulok Municipality Want to sell tap water yourself or transferred to the Provincial Waterworks Authority He sees that when it is done, he wants the local MPs to do community work to see that Will it be with the Provincial Waterworks Authority or will you do it yourself? But no matter what I do, I want the MP to coordinate with the municipality. Can also be used as drinking water.

The Prime Minister then traveled to inspect and follow up on the water situation at Bueng Kreng, Bang Rakam District, Phitsanulok Province. To discuss issues, limitations, and methods for developing prototype areas.

Previously, at 10:10 a.m. at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok District. Phitsanulok Province The Prime Minister and his team went to pay homage to Phra Buddha Chinnarat along with paying respect to Phra Suthammuni Acting Abbot of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan Royal Rattanasuthi Abbot of Phitsanulok Province and Phra Maha Thanasak Chintakwee, Deputy Abbot of Mueang Phitsanulok District Secretary of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan

Source: Thai News Agency