The civil service reforms of 2002 led to the establishment of the Department of Water Resources.
Its primary mission is to manage water resources comprehensively, including:
The study, research, development, and standardization of solutions to water resource problems.
The Research, Development and Hydrology Division was established to carry out the aforementioned mission, including:
Hydrological mapping involves analyzing the overall quantity and quality of water.
Officials from various departments, including the Royal Irrigation Department and the Department of Energy Development and Promotion, were present.
Department of Land Development and Department of Public Works
Subsequently, a structure for the division of labor and the definition of responsibilities and authority were established.
Within the Department of Water Resources, as per the Ministerial Regulation on the Division of Government Agencies within the Department of Water Resources.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, 2022 (formerly "Research, Development and Hydrology Division")
It is the "Research, Development and Hydrology Division".
Powers and responsibilities
The Research, Development and Hydrology Division has the following powers and duties:
(1) Study and research in hydrology and climate change to develop knowledge, technology and innovation in water resource management.
(2) Analyze the quantity and quality of water; develop and test materials and equipment for the development and management of water resources.
(3) Analyze, collect, provide and disseminate hydrological and meteorological statistics data.
(4) Develop and improve the water resources early warning system.
(5) Work with or support the work of other relevant agencies or as assigned by the Director-General.
