Status of Water Situation in Thailand’s River Basin

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to systematically summarize and analyze the status of water situation in Thailand’s river basin in the year 2006 for macro level planning. The situation of rivers basin in Thailand was viewed at 4 levels: 1.) nation level 2.) main-basin level 3.) sub-basin, and 4.) minor-basin level. The 4-level situations are derived from analysis of existing runoff, water demands at present and in the future, potential for future reservoirs as dictated by water availability and topography.  Details of the analysis form an essential part of this paper.

Results of the study indicate that for Thailand, it is not sufficient to study individual water resources development project alone. To be sufficient, overall water situation of the basin must be considered. In some cases, neighbonring barins may have to be investicated.