Welcoming the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) for a Field Study on Water Management at Saladin Community, Nakhon Pathom Province

11/10/2024

On October 4, 2024, the Hydro-Informatics Institute (Public Organization), led by Ms. Jittiporn Chantarojsiri, Director of Special Project, Collaboration, and Corporate Communications Division, and institute staff welcomed a delegation of 33 visitors from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) training programe, representing international organizations e.g., the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UN Environment Programme in Asia Pacific, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change, along with representatives from China, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Laos.

The delegation visited Baan Saladin community in Nakhon Pathom Province to learn about managing water issues, including floods, droughts, wastewater, and saline water in the area, as well as reusing water in agricultural fields. They explored how the community applies the Hydro-Informatics Institute’s science and technology knowledge in water management at the local level. Additionally, the group learned about increasing the value of water hyacinth by converting it into planting soil and turning rice into crispy snacks to generate additional income for the community, attract tourists, and serve as a learning center for interested individuals. The participants can apply the knowledge gained from this experience to their respective countries.