Sustainability in Action
Sustainable Community Water Management Project

In response to water resource challenges in the Mun River Basin, where many water sources have become shallow and water availability is insufficient during the dry season, together with increasing water demand driven by community expansion and economic activities, local communities face a growing risk of water scarcity.
CPF, in collaboration with the Hydro-Informatics Institute (Public Organization), or HII, has initiated a project to promote community water management in line with the Royal Initiative at Tha Yiam Subdistrict, Chok Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Covering 10 villages over a three-year period from 2026 to 2028, the project aims to strengthen water security for domestic consumption, household use, and agriculture in a sustainable manner.
Tha Yiam Subdistrict, Chok Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
10 villages
2026–2028
Project Implementation Approach
Implementation in 2025
- Collaborated with the Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) to provide training on community water management in line with the Royal Initiative for community leaders and local networks.
- Established the Tha Yiam Subdistrict Community Water Management Committee.
- Developed accurate community water mapping data.
- Planned projects to address drinking water and household water challenges, as well as to develop water sources for agriculture.
- Organized the first “Learn, Unite, and Restore Our Waterways” youth camp for student representatives from six schools in Chok Chai District.
Implementation Plan for 2026
- Develop and improve clean drinking water filtration systems for six schools facing water shortages in Tha Yiam Subdistrict, benefiting 1,200 teachers and students.
- Construct raw water filtration system buildings to support hygienic household water use in two villages.
- Install drinking water filtration systems in five villages.
- Install solar cell systems in two villages to reduce electricity costs associated with village water supply management.
- Organize community engagement activities to plant vetiver grass and strengthen riparian ecosystems along riverbanks.
“Water is the thread of life, connecting people, communities, agriculture, and ecosystems. When water is managed with wisdom, care, and collective participation, it becomes the foundation upon which resilient communities grow.”