Thailand’s water dilemma: New reservoir threatens elephants and villages

CNA3 hours ago6:52

Thailand faces growing pressure on its water supplies as expanding industries and data centres drive up demand. A proposed reservoir in the country’s east could help secure future supplies, but would flood protected forests and villages, displacing hundreds of residents and threatening habitats used by more than 100 wild elephants. CNA explores how Thailand is weighing its economic ambitions against the impact on local communities and wildlife. Read more: https://cna.asia/4iwQoLD Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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