Monporn” instructed “Chao Tha” to accelerate the removal of hyacinths and weeds in the main rivers according to the plan for FY2024 amounting to 477,000 tons, after the progress of more than 62.50% in 6 rivers.
Mrs. Monporn Charoensri Deputy Minister of Transport It was revealed that it is now the rainy season, resulting in the rapid propagation of hyacinths and dense quantities along rivers and canals. Therefore, the Department of Port Authority has instructed the Department of Port Authority to expedite the removal of hyacinths and weeds as planned in fiscal year 2024 as soon as possible to facilitate and alleviate the suffering of the public in safe water travel.
Mr. Krispetch Chaichuan The Director General of the Department of Ports said that the Department of Ports has continuously removed hyacinths and weeds every year in accordance with the policy of the Ministry of Transport and the order of the Integration Steering Committee to solve the problem of hyacinths. The total distance is 349 kilometers,
consisting of the end of the Chao Phraya Dam, Chai Nat Province, including the Chao Phraya River. Distance 160 km, Pasak River 50 km, Noi River 42 km, Lopburi River 67 km, Chao Phraya Dam Sakae Krang River The distance is 20 kilometers and the Old Tha Chin River is 10 kilometers.
However, The Department of Port Authority has been allocated a budget of 14,748,900 baht for the year 2024 to eliminate 477,000 tons of hyacinths and weeds, of which 298,535 tons have been operated as of September 2024, accounting for 62.50% of the work. As follows: 1. Chao Phraya River Potang Subdistrict, Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province 2. Lopburi River Suan Phrik Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District Ayutthaya Province and 3. Bang Khan Mak Subdistrict, Tha Vung District, Lopburi Province
The Department of Port Authority will complete the removal of hyacinths and weeds that obstruct waterways according to the plan to solve the problem of navigation and water traffic to ensure safety. Increasing draina
ge efficiency during various water seasons In addition, it will help improve the quality of life for the people in accordance with the “Smile Royal Car” policy of the Ministry of Transport, which wants to expand the effect into concrete practice. It is to convey the policies of the government and the Ministry of Transport into practice. It helps to upgrade the country’s water transportation sector to be convenient, economical, safe, and environmentally friendly.
Source: Thai News Agency