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Increased water discharge from Phra Ram 6 Dam

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Phra Ram 6 Dam issues a red flag warning due to increased water discharge (647.25m3/s) above critical levels, alerting residents along the Pasak River and downstream low-lying areas, particularly in Ayutthaya, to potential flooding and rising water levels (1-1.2 meters).
The surge in discharge is necessitated by the Pasak Chonlasit Dam exceeding its capacity (102.27%) and anticipating substantial water inflow (370 million m3) in the coming week, requiring controlled release to manage reservoir levels.
Water flows from Pasak Chonlasit Dam through Phra Ram 6 Dam before merging with the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya, with the Royal Irrigation Department aiming to maintain Chao Phraya Dam discharge at 2,000m3/s amidst rising river levels upstream.

Today 19:51Key points summarised by AI

Hua Hin experiences a surge in domestic tourism as COVID-19 restrictions ease, with hotels launching promotions to attract Thai visitors during the upcoming high season.
The Thai Hotels Association recommends postponing the 'Hua Hin Recharge' scheme, which aims to welcome foreign tourists without quarantine from October 1, until December to ensure higher vaccination rates and a better influx of European visitors.
Proposed conditions for reopening include expanding the 'Hua Hin Recharge' to cover entire provinces (Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi) and requiring 80-100% of the local population, including tourists and staff, to be fully vaccinated.
Economic projections estimate up to 1 billion baht monthly from approved domestic tourism programs and a potential 1.2 billion baht over three months from the 'Hua Hin Recharge' scheme.