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Pasak River Basin Royal Development Project
His Majesty the king at Pa Sak Jolasid Dam to opening on November 25, 1999
- Pasak River Basin Royal Development Project, initiated by His Majesty the king started on February 19, 1989 coordinated by the Royal
Irrigation Department. On October 7, 1998, His Majesty granted the name of the dam within the compound of the project as 'Pa Sak Jolasid Dam',
presiding over its opening on November 25, 1999.
Watergate of the Pasak River, Lopburi Province
The Pasak River is an importtant tributaries of the Chao Phraya River, starting in Dan Sai
District of Loei Province, and flowing into Phetchabun, Lop Buri and Saraburi. It joins the Chao Phraya
in Aytthaya Province. The river is important to the people living in the lower central plains
suffering from water shortages during droughts and affected by flooding during the rainy season. An expanded economy and population growth has led to a growing need for water.
The first railway in Thailand built across the Pasak River dam
In view of the urgency of the Pasak River Basin Royal Development Project, a committee, with various subcommittees, formed to enhance the efficiency of the project.
After the Royal Irrigation Development constructed the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in an area stretching over the provinces of Lop Buri and Saraburi, people in these areas felt the impact.
Also affected were schools, temples, health centers, police offices, highways and railways.
A road north of the dam
Those affected have relocated to new areas and received government compensation. The authorities find the new communities, emerging around the dam, are easier to
look after. Infrastructure, including roads, electricity and water, has been provided. A sub-committee looks after career promotion and development along with housewives
and farmers groups organized to bring more income to the villagers.
Pasak River Basin Musuem, Lopburi Province
Apart from being a major source for agriculture, industry and drinking water in Lop Buri and Saraburi, the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam also helps prevent flooding on the
Pasak riverside and in Bangkok and outlying areas of the city. Morever, the dam provides a large-scale, fresh-water fish
source and will be developed as a major tourist attraction.
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Royal-Initiated project, KINNAREE, December, 1999, P. 66.