(Bangkok Post file photo)The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will next month reduce water volumes being released from four major dams in the Chao Phraya River basin to save water for next year's dry season. According to the RID, the Bhumibol dam holds only 24% of usable water while the Sirikit dam has 38%. Mr Thiti said authorities decided to close the park waterfall until the amount of water returned normal. He said Huay Mae Khamin usually bring sin tourism revenue of about 3 million baht per year, 2 million baht in the month of April alone. Despite the closure of Huay Mae Khamin, the park is still providing other services, including camping and lodging, and tourists can visit the park for free.

Source: Bangkok Post March 26, 2017 21:49 UTC