Reasons and necessity
A key mission of the Department of Water Resources is to create knowledge and technology in water resources through research processes to gather in-depth information and further develop knowledge in water resource management, with public participation, for the efficient and sustainable use of resources. Policy and research strategies will adhere to national research policies and strategies, emphasizing the creation of knowledge and development approaches for integrated water resource management, participation, implementation, and adaptation.
objective
1. To study, research, and develop knowledge and approaches to integrated water resource management.
2. To further education to enable practical application and adaptation.
Performance results
Key research projects currently underway include:
1. Research project on developing awareness of flood and landslide disasters and community preparedness behaviors to mitigate disasters: A case study of flood and landslide-prone areas in Southern Thailand.
2. Research project on developing a model for building community adaptation capacity to cope with water resource risks arising from climate volatility and change.
3. Research project on the readiness of local administrative organizations and public participation in responding to water-related disasters: A case study of the eastern part of the southern river basin, Section 3, and the Khlong Klai river basin, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
4. Research project studying the scaling up of slow sand filter drinking water production systems in remote areas of Omkoi and Mae Chaem districts, Chiang Mai province.
5. Research project reviewing water resource management strategies to prepare for climate change in Thailand.
6. Research project on access to and efficient water use based on the green economy approach to address climate change in Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province.
7. Research project addressing the success of the Bang Rakam Model water management prototype in Bang Rakam District, Phitsanulok Province, and approaches to minimize negative impacts.
Expected results
1. Result
Research report following the format, guidelines, and objectives based on a case study.
2. Output
(1) Personnel have skills and experience in conducting research.
(2) Able to develop and implement the study's guidelines and expand them to other areas.
(3) Develop and create a learning and participation system from the public sector.
