In a bid to tackle the parched plight of Koh Larn amidst soaring tourist numbers, Pattaya is eyeing a collaboration with a new water supplier to bolster freshwater production.
Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai revealed plans for a potential alliance with a novel water supply venture, projecting a surge in production capacity to a substantial 1,000 cubic metres per day, catering to the island’s beleaguered residents and burgeoning businesses alike.
“The proposed investment, crafted as a dynamic public-private partnership, promises mutual benefits for both the city and a prospective private operator.”
Currently, SET-listed Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Plc hold the reins, tasked with supplying water to Koh Larn until September, following a three-year contract extension inked back in 2021. However, the existing infrastructure,…
