BANGKOK, 27 July 2015 – The National Reform Council (NRC) committee on environmental reform will hold a seminar on water management on July 29.
Mr. Pramote Mailkad, Chairman of the NRC committee on natural resources and environmental reform, revealed that it will will organize a seminar on Wednesday under the theme, “Time to Reform Water Resources Management.” The seminar is being held at Hotel Mercure Bangkok to gather opinions on how to move forward with the country’s water management strategy.
He indicated that the problem of water management in the country is three-fold. He blamed vague state policies, a lack of related agencies, and no legal framework for water management.
The NRC committee chairman recommended a national water management policy, a mechanism for public participation, and revision of current regulations. A draft law to facilitate these goals has been already passed by the NRC and awaits Cabinet approval.
