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Rajjaprabha Dam

Rajjaprabha Dam

Rajjaprabha Dam, Surat Thani Province

His Majesty the King has given the name Rajjaprabha Dam which means the light of the Kingdom to replace the former name of Chiew Larn Dam. Being completed in 1987, it has proven to be one of the most important water development projects in the South Region contributing to the well-being of the people, the reliability of the hydro-electric power system and the prosperity of the social and economic development.

Khun dan Prakarnchon Dam

Khun dan Prakarnchon Dam

The Royal Initiated Khun dan Prakarnchon Dam Project

His Majesty the King has initiated the construction idea and has named it Khun Dan Prakranchon Dam to replace the former name of Khuen Klong Tha Dan Dam. It was completed in 2004 and it is the longest reinforced concrete dam in the world. The water from the dam is for agricultural and consumption purposes. Besides, it also helps in the flood control as well as in the reduction of soil acidity.

Pasak Jolasid Dam

Pasak Jolasid Dam

Pasak Jolasid Dam – a Royally Initiated pasak Basin Development Project

His Majesty the King has Initiated the construction idea of a dam over the Pasak River Basin and has named it the Pasak Jolasid Dam or the dam over Pasak River with water conservation efficiency. it was completed in 1999 and serve as a reservoir in the dry season and a flood control in the rainy season.

Khao Tao Reservoir

The Royal Initiated Khao Tao Reservoir

His Majesty the King has initiated the construction idea of a reservoir in Khao tao Village, Huahin District, Prachuab Kirikhan Province to Serve as a fresh water reservoir for the people’s consumption and agricultural use through His Private Fund as a first endowment for the construction. Being completed in 1963, it is the first royally initiated project in irrigation.

Ubolratana Dam

Ubolratana Dam

KhonKaen Province

His Majesty the King has granted the royal permission for the use of Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya’s Name, to replace the former name of Pong Neep Dam to Ubolratana Dam, Being completed in 1966, it is considered as one of the main hydro-electric power generating in the Northeast Region, contributing to the irrigation, the agriculture. the fisheries and the flood control.