Koh Larn Faces Water Shortage

CHONBURI, April 7 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Navy will transport fresh water to help address water shortage on the tourist island, Koh Larn.

Many islands including Koh Larn experience water shortage during the dry season.

Due to the large number of tourists, the island ran out of water supplies, produced 300 cubic metre per day by the desalination. The island’s resorts have to buy fresh water, brought from the shore.

The Pattaya city asked the navy to help transport fresh water to the island.

Pattaya City deputy mayor, Manoch Nongyai said Koh Larn’s fresh water comes from three sources, the desalination plant, aretesian wells, and rainwater stored by villagers.

Tourists and local residents were asked to reduce water use during the shortage. (TNA)