MP Calls for Urgent Action on Fang River Erosion
Member of Parliament Ratklao Suwankiri has urged government ministers to expedite funding for a dam project to address severe riverbank erosion along the Fang River.
During a recent parliamentary session, Member of Parliament Ratklao Suwankiri highlighted the critical state of the Fang River, presenting satellite imagery to demonstrate the extent of ongoing riverbank erosion. According to reports from Matichon Online, the collapse of the riverbanks has resulted in the loss of agricultural land and property for local residents. Ratklao has formally requested that two government ministers prioritize the allocation of a budget for the construction of a protective dam to stabilize the area and prevent further land loss. For residents and those with property interests in the region, this situation underscores potential risks to land stability and local infrastructure. While the MP has brought the issue to the legislative floor, it remains to be confirmed when or if the requested budget will be approved by the relevant ministries. The government has yet to issue a formal timeline for the proposed construction project, leaving the immediate future of the affected riverbanks uncertain.
