BANGKOK, 18 November 2014 – The Ministry of Interior has instructed local administration offices to improve waterways as part of its creating smile and returning happiness campaign for Thais.
The campaign, dubbed ‘Muang Suay Nham Saai’,is aimed at preserving and restoring sources of natural water. Local officials have been told to remove weeds and trash blocking the canals. The removal of water vegetation will also prevent them from expanding their colonies further into other adjacent canals.
People would also be asked to use these water plants, particularly hyacinth, as raw materials for textile products or as fertilizer. Everyone in the society, including those from various organizations and the media, is also encouraged to promote the preservation of natural water.
