Thai Cabinet Holds Mobile Meeting in Songkhla to Address Water Management

On September 1, 2026, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin, accompanied by ministry officials, participated in the first mobile Cabinet meeting of the year in Songkhla Province. Led by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, the delegation visited the Khlong Rian monkey cheek project in Hat Yai District to evaluate water management strategies and flood prevention infrastructure.

The primary objective of the visit was to assess the capacity of local water retention areas to mitigate flood risks for the Hat Yai urban center, which encompasses 103 residential and economic communities. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment emphasized a unified approach to increasing water reserves and groundwater availability while simultaneously focusing on forest and wildlife conservation.

For residents and travelers, this visit highlights the government's ongoing efforts to manage seasonal water flow and protect the economic hub of Hat Yai from potential flooding. While the government has outlined these management strategies, the long-term effectiveness of these specific infrastructure upgrades in preventing major flood events remains to be confirmed through future performance during the rainy season. Further details regarding the specific budget allocations or timelines for additional water management projects discussed during the mobile Cabinet meeting have not yet been finalized.