Department of Water Resources Addresses Soil Relocation in Sukhothai
The Department of Water Resources has provided details to a parliamentary committee regarding the management and relocation of soil from the Nong Pla Mo project in Sukhothai province.
On October 21, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) issued a formal clarification to the House Committee on Corruption Prevention and Suppression regarding the Nong Pla Mo project in Sukhothai. The inquiry focused on the logistics and oversight of soil relocation activities associated with the water resource development project.
According to the DWR, the department has identified seven designated sites to receive the excavated soil. These locations have a combined capacity to accommodate approximately 698,000 cubic meters of material. The department emphasized that these measures are part of their standard operational procedures for managing earthworks generated during infrastructure development.
For residents and visitors in the Sukhothai area, this update serves as an administrative clarification regarding local land management and environmental oversight. While the DWR has outlined the capacity and destination of the soil, the committee’s review process is ongoing. It remains to be confirmed whether the committee will require further documentation or if additional inspections of the seven designated sites will be conducted to ensure full compliance with environmental and anti-corruption standards. Travelers should not expect any immediate impact on local infrastructure or tourism activities, as this matter pertains primarily to internal government project management and regulatory reporting.
