Water for Development and Cooperation

By H.E. Mr. Chatri Archjananun, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Thailand and The Netherlands share a common culture of constructing livelihoods throughout natural and man-made water canals. The Dutch have benefitted from vast canal systems which have enabled trade and commerce to enter the ports of Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Thais likewise have created klong systems or waterways as channels for transport and irrigation. Due to its large role in Thai culture and society, Thais traditionally host the Songkran Festival in celebration of the New Year which features a country-wide water festival. It is apparent that while water is an essential driver of both economies, it is also a constant dilemma to be managed.

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