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Water Shortage Crisis Prompts Emergency Measures on Koh Samui
Thai authorities have ordered urgent water supply interventions on Koh Samui to address critical shortages, including water diversion and infrastructure repairs.
According to a report by Matichon Online on July 29, 2026, Thai government official Jeseth has issued an urgent directive to the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) to mitigate a severe water shortage crisis currently affecting Koh Samui.
To address the insufficient supply, the PWA has been instructed to implement immediate water diversion strategies from Surat Thani province to the island. Additionally, the directive mandates the urgent repair and maintenance of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water production systems, which are essential for maintaining the island's potable water capacity.
For residents and travellers, this situation may lead to fluctuations in water pressure or temporary supply disruptions. While these measures are intended to stabilize the situation, the long-term effectiveness of these repairs and the timeline for a full restoration of normal water services remain to be confirmed. Visitors are advised to monitor local updates and use water sparingly during this period of infrastructure maintenance. The government has not yet provided a specific date for when the water supply will return to full operational capacity.
Translated from Thai.
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