Phuket province is considering a raft of measures to combat a dwindling water supply caused by changing rain patterns. Narong Woonsew, the provincial governor, said the proposals were on Tuesday discussed in a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall. "Thailand's popular tourist destination has seen the demand for water rise 12% every year and, without finding more water supplies, a major water shortage is inevitable," he said. The demand for tap water, which currently stands at 80 million cubic metres, will rise to 112 million by 2032. To cater for the higher demand, a provincial meeting proposed a water supply management masterplan for the province.

Source: Bangkok Post July 21, 2020 19:18 UTC