Farmers in the district of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province, are facing a severe drought that has swiftly dried up the Mun River.
On the auspicious day of Makha Bucha, traditionally a time of potential earnings for lotus farmers, the parched riverbeds have left many without income or water for their daily needs. The situation, recorded today, underscores the urgency of the agricultural and water scarcity crisis gripping this part of Thailand.
The Mun River, a lifeline for the farmers and residents of Phimai, is experiencing persistent drops in water levels across various sections. Most notably, the tributary of Huai Ban Tha Luang in Village No. 11, Tha Luang Subdistrict, which is a significant source of water for both household use and agricultural activities, has been reduced to a dry riverbed. The devastating impact of this can be seen in the…
