Reporters: Mr. Sujinda Saehan, Mr. Ekkajak Intarat, Mr. Nitigon Jumniansuk, Mr. Thanet Sangseejun
Evidence Date: 2-3 August 2023, 10 March 2023
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Related Indicators: 6.5.1
Community Water Management with IoT Technology in Khok Pho District, Pattani Province
This research project, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Natthaphon Kaewthong, aims to enhance the community’s capacity for water management for both consumption and agriculture through IoT technology and community participation in Khok Pho District, Pattani Province.
This is one of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya research project collaborates with community and local farmer groups in order to develop and test the water management system using IoT technology. The objective is to enhance water usage for agriculture and consumption by using real-time monitoring and control technology, enabling the community to efficiently track and manage water usage. It also fosters public participation in sustainable water development. This research exemplifies the importance of applying scientific knowledge and technology in the context of community development. It also opens up opportunities for local communities and farmers to learn about and access modern technology, equipping them to handle future environmental challenges effectively.
Moreover, this integration is not only illustrating Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya’s commitment to supporting research and innovation aligned with sustainable development goals but this initiative also highlights the university’s role in empowering communities to manage local environmental challenges and climate change impacts which causing changes in the water resources.
Project to Improve Water Management Efficiency and Fair Distribution in the Sathing Phra Peninsula
This research is aim to improve water management which impacted by climate change that reflect to the quality of water. The water management systems and introduced real-time salinity are set by the researcher team from Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya together with local leaders in order to evaluate the quality of water. This monitoring system provides accurate data every two hours which the local farmers can adapt cultivation practices and reduce the risk of saline intrusion to effectively planning freshwater usage.
Moreover, the university has also organized educational activities to strengthen community knowledge on adapting to climate change, with a focus on water management and agriculture in vulnerable climate variability areas in the Sathing Phra Peninsula. The workshops have been conducted to teach farmers about agricultural adaptation practices, such as avoiding water-intensive crops during the dry season, shifting to salt-tolerant crops, and optimizing water resource use. Additionally, a water distribution mapping system has been developed to help communities better understand water flow and distribution. This enables them to design fair and appropriate water allocation for agriculture and consumption. These maps empower communities to respond effectively to changes.
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