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2.95 out of 5
WWF Country Risk Score
52 out of 248 Countries
WWF Country Rank
Total Organizations: 66
Total Projects: 6
Priority SDGs: Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b)
Water-Related Disaster Management (SDG 11.5)
Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1)
Priority Regions: Chao Phraya
Mae Klong
Mekong
Priority Industries: Apparel
Food, beverage & agriculture
Fossil fuels
Power generation
Retail
Organization Types:
41%
NGO / Civil Society
38%
Business
8%
Academia
5%
Government
3%
Utility / Water Service Provider
3%
Bilateral and / or Intergovernmental Agency
2%
International Organization
2%
Coalition / Consortium
Profile Completion: 73%

Water-Related Challenge Costs

Total annual estimated cost to address all water-related challenges: $13,195,036,212.00

Share of total annual estimated cost to address each individual challenge (2015 $USD):

  • Access to Drinking Water: $2,330,521,210.00 - [18%]
  • Access to Sanitation: $1,330,685,072.00 - [10%]
  • Industrial Pollution: $459,222,692.00 - [3%]
  • Agricultural Pollution: $878,413,415.00 - [7%]
  • Water Scarcity: $5,997,021,120.00 - [45%]
  • Water Management: $2,199,172,702.00 - [17%]

For more about this data, see information on WRI’s Achieving Abundance dataset here.

Water Challenges

As reported by organizations on the Hub.

24.1%
Local Water Resource Governance
13.8%
Access to Water Supply and Water Services
13.8%
Land Use Issues
10.3%
Compliance with Local Regulations and Widely-Accepted Standards
10.3%
Physical water supply
10.3%
Upstream Water Issues
6.9%
Socioeconomic and Reputation
6.9%
Water Demand and Competition among Users
3.4%
Influent

Country Overview

1.1.1.WATER RESOURCES Thailand can be divided into 7 river basins, but is generally divided into 25 sub-basins. The total surface water resource of the country is 213.35km3/yr. Aquifer recharge from rainfall is estimated at 41.90km3/yr (about 5-6% of the total precipitation). Approximately 30.70km3/yr is estimated to return to the river system (overlap). The total internal water resources of Thailand are therefore estimated at 224.55km3/yr. Thailand shares three major river systems with its neighbours: the Mekong River forms the border with Lao People’s Democratic Republic in the north and east (about 18% of the total Mekong catchment area is located in Thailand), the Salween River is on the north-western border with Myanmar, and the Kolok River is on the southern border with Malaysia. This last river, originating in Thailand and then bordering Thailand and Malaysia, is very short with a total length of just over 100km. The Mekong and Salween rivers constitute an additional external resource for Thailand, which has been estimated at half the discharge of the rivers, but from which the contribution of the country to these rivers has to be deducted. This gives a total of 199.9km3/yr. This is calculated by adding half the Salween discharge (100.0km3/yr, or 200.0 divided by 2) and half the Mekong discharge (162.225km3/yr, or 324.45 divided by 2) and subtracting 8.156km3/yr (contribution of Thailand to Salween in the border reach) and 51.9km3/yr (contribution of Thailand to Mekong in the border reach). By adding the internal and external resources together, the total renewable water resource is estimated at approximately 427km3/yr. Total exploitable water is estimated at 125.98km3/yr, consisting of 75.64km3/yr regular renewable surface water, 27.34km3/yr irregular renewable surface water and 23.00km3/yr regular renewable groundwater.

1.1.2.WATER USE In 2007, total water withdrawal was estimated at 57.3km3, of which 90.4% was for agricultural purposes, 4.8% for municipal use and 4.8% for industrial purposes. In 1990, total water withdrawal was estimated at 33.1km3, of which 91% was for agricultural purposes, 5% for municipal use and 4% for industrial use. Of the total withdrawal of 57.3km3, 82.9% was surface water and 17.1% was groundwater. Wastewater treatment is not common. Industrial wastewater is generally discharged into rivers and canals. About 2,191 million m3 of wastewater was produced in 2003. In 2007, some 523 million m3 of wastewater was treated. Numerous wastewater treatment projects are being developed in the Bangkok metropolitan area. There is no reuse of treated wastewater in Thailand. Total large dam capacity is estimated at 68.28km3 in 2007, which is about 32% of the annual runoff. However, a lot of dams have been over-designed compared with the annual recharge obtainable. There are five dams with a capacity of more than 5km3: Srinagarind (17.75km3), Bhumipol (13.46km3), Sirikit (9.51km3), Vaijiralongkorn (8.86km3) and Rat Cha Prapa (5.64km3).

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Alegria activity S.L. produces special purpose mobile units. These mobile units are special purpose vehicles used to deploy any kind of service directly and easily to any location and social community in order to conduct turn-key campaigns in HEALTH, EDUCATION, … Learn More

To create world health, wealth and peace. Our purpose is to host fundraising events and projects that help alleviate distress for victims of trauma, poverty, medical conditions, misfortune or helplessness. To achieve this purpose we aim to promote, fund and … Learn More

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) (www.a4ws.org) is a global membership-based network of businesses, civil society organisations and the public sector dedicated to promoting the responsible use of freshwater. AWS Members contribute to the sustainability of shared water resources through … Learn More

Antea Group is an international engineering and environmental consulting firm with access to more than 3,000 consultants in over 100 offices around the world. Our Sustainability Practice brings together management consultants and technical experts offering solutions from strategy through implementation … Learn More

The company was founded for this moment, on a combined conviction in the power of human ingenuity and the potential of practical action to solve the problems of the decisive decade, and make sustainability happen. We believe that productivity and … Learn More

A Tanzania consulting firm on development issues including water, sanitation, energy and climate change. Learn More

Production of chemicals and equipment for potable water treatment and industrial water preparing. Learn More

The Asian Development Bank aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. Approximately 1.7 billion people in the region are poor and unable to access essential goods, services, assets and opportunities to which every human is entitled. Since its … Learn More

ASMAN Software Solutions Private Limited is a provider of cutting edge software consultancy, design and development services with headquarters in Hyderabad, India. The company made its inception into the IT arena in 2011 and offers a comprehensive range of Software … Learn More

El grupo Biosfera, es un think tank en investigacion de futuros sustentables. (BIOSFERA, INVESTIGACIÓN DE FUTUROS) es un equipo de análisis cuyo core business es la investigación prospectiva para la construcción de futuros deseables (futurables), asociados a la sustentabilidad (planeamiento … Learn More

The Centre for Advanced Research &amp; Development (CARD) is a non-government agency established, in India, with its Head quarters in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh established in 1992. The CARD has been established to promote advanced research and to apply its … Learn More

Independent advisory company seeking to catalyse environmental investments Main focus areas within water issues: water and irrigation, water and sanitation, water and business risk Learn More

The Climate Connected Benefit Society is an industrial and provident society for the benefit of the community – a very simple funding vehicle, which allows ordinary, socially aware investors in the UK to put their capital to work in a … Learn More

Lima based NGO with activity all over the Tropical Andes. Focused on Sustainable Mountain DEvelopment from the thematic perspective of Biodiversity, Water and Livelihoods. Andean focal point for global networks and projects like the Mountain Forum, Challenge Programme for Water … Learn More

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The Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) is an invitation-only membership organization for large companies that demonstrate a serious commitment to environment as a business strategy issue. CEF’s mission is to help accelerate sustainable business innovation by creating the best neutral space … Learn More

Main focus is SUDS retrofit to tackle flooding and water quality problems in the City of Coventry, UK, and to provide biodiversity and amenity benefits to wildlife and citizens. Coventry has Living Lab Status and the group includes Coventry University … Learn More

We are committed to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner, supporting the long-term health of the planet, the success of customers and our people. Our environmental sustainability strategy aims to drive climate action throughout our value chain, use … Learn More

“IC Medicals” and “ The Emission” are two genetically integrated global internet projects about informational copies of substances and biological objects. DST Foundation initiated the integration of these phenomenal projects in August 2009 as they both are based on usage … Learn More

Deltares is an independent, institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface and infrastructure. Throughout the world, we work on smart solutions, innovations and applications for people, environment and society. Our main focus is on deltas, coastal regions … Learn More

Developing European Environmental Policy The European Commission develops and implements EU policies by proposing laws to the European Parliament and Council of the European Union helping EU countries implement EU legislation managing the EU's budget and allocating funding ensuring that … Learn More

First Climate is a globally leading provider of water project development and carbon offset services. We help our corporate clients across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US to get engaged in water stewardship activities and manage and compensate their carbon emissions. … Learn More

Future 500 is a non-profit consultancy that builds trust between companies, advocates, investors, and philanthropists to advance business as a force for good. Our organization formed in 1995 as a venue for corporations and environmental NGOs to debate the systemic … Learn More

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HYDROC is an association of independent consultants, -scientists and -engineers, providing water-related services through a network of national and international experts. Our concept uses the synergies of our combined expertise for the successful implementation of a variety of projects. Our … Learn More

Since its foundation in May 2007, HYTECON has generated an established market position within the field of consulting services for water and technical hygiene related aspects, focussing especially on innovative and customer-oriented solutions. A highly experienced team of microbiologists and … Learn More

Purpose of the organization is to promote socio, economic and cultural advancement of weaker sections by education, training, research and field action programs. Specific focus is to promote awareness on water sanitation among rural poor communities and help them to … Learn More

Currently celebrating its 42nd year, ICCR is the pioneer coalition of active shareholders who view the management of their investments as a catalyst for change. Its 300 member organizations with over $100 billion in AUM have an enduring record of … Learn More

IFS aims to contribute towards strengthening the capacity of developing countries to conduct relevant and high quality research on the sustainable management of biological and water resources. This involves the study of physical, chemical, and biological processes, as well as … Learn More

The International Water Association (IWA) is an organisation that brings together people from across the water profession to deliver equitable and sustainable water solutions for our world. As a global network of water professionals, we seek to engage and partner … Learn More

IWMI is one of 15 international research centers supported by the network of 60 governments, private foundations and international and regional organizations collectively known as CGIAR. It is a non-profit organization with a staff of 350 and offices in over … Learn More

BETTER public private partnership, with partner company John Todd Ecological Design, involved in sustainable water and wastewater and waste to food design and project development worldwide. See www.betterp3.com and www.toddecological.com Learn More

For as long as nearly 70 years since its founding in 1949, Kurita Water Industries has been consistently operating in two areas of "water and the environment." To cater to diverse customer needs, the Kurita Group provides comprehensive solutions by … Learn More

As we share our water with the entire planet, we feel that it is a precious resource. We monitor how we use water at our factories and are constantly working on ways to reduce our consumption of fresh water resources. … Learn More

Lien AID is an international non-profit committed to enabling sustainable access to clean water and sanitation for Asia’s rural poor. Founded in 2006, Lien AID focuses on community-based approaches in the delivery of multi-year WASH programmes. Through partnerships with local … Learn More

NAQWA is a Russian company that develops and makes nano drinking water recoverers. Our product NAQWA SPRING Drinking Water Recoverer (NAQWA SWR, www.naqwa.com ) created and manufactured in Russia is intended to provide sustainable drinking water solutions first of all … Learn More

NVH's mission is to provide low cost, low energy solutions for sanitation and ground water pollution. NVH partners with the Indian Ministry of Defence Research Laboratory to commercialise for global use an effective biological process creating potable water as only … Learn More

Sunass regulates water and sewage companies, oversees quality of service standards, settles customer complaints and sets regulated prices. Learn More

· Climate change impact risk assessments, strategy, adaptation and proofing · Resilient cities / business · Water resources yield and supply assurance · Hydrology, specialising in Forest Hydrology (Professionally registered) · Flood modelling · Conceptual water supply planning · GIS … Learn More

A pioneer and the world-leading provider of Drip Irrigation solutions, Netafim is the largest player in the global irrigation industry. With 14 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries, 27 subsidiaries, and a strong global distribution network across 110-plus countries, Netafim combines … Learn More

We develop agroforestry projects within the supply chains of companies (Insetting) and value water benefits, among others. We develop as well a Trees4Water valuation tool that we would like to share with your platform. WE REGENERATE ECOSYSTEMS TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS … Learn More

The Pacific Institute envisions a world in which society, the economy, and the environment have the water they need to thrive now and in the future. In pursuit of this vision, the Institute creates and advances solutions to the world’s … Learn More

We are an independent research institute that focuses on the legal challenges facing water supply infrastructure projects. The world's water infrastructure must adapt to climate change and extreme supply variations, and we research the legal road-blocks that stand in the … Learn More

Support and develop Pakistan as a central hub for developing a sustainable supply chain ecosystem with Halal standards. Making Pakistan a well-known Halal international hub that aligning United Nation’s 17 sustainable goals and promotes WAQF from Halal culture to contribute … Learn More

PRCF engages local communities and facilitates conservation through the sustainable use of natural resources. We help people create a state of biodiversity conservation built on self-reliant communities that support ecosystem functions, enable sustainable resource use, and attain stable socioeconomic conditions … Learn More

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PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited was founded on 19th October 2011 through the amalgamation of PTT Chemical Public Company Limited and PTT Aromatics and Refining Public Company Limited to be the chemical flagship of PTT Group. The integration results … Learn More

The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) is the global network of professionals and practitioners working to raise standards of knowledge and evidence, technical and professional competence, practice and policy in rural water supply and so fulfil the vision of sustainable … Learn More

The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) is an autonomous organization, taking over the Sindh irrigation and drainage system from the Sindh Irrigation and Power Department. It was established in 1997, an innovative act to devolve power in the water … Learn More

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CAWST, the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology, is a non-profit organization that provides training and consulting to organizations that work directly with populations in developing countries who lack access to clean water and basic sanitation. CAWST "walks beside" … Learn More

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Trucost provides data and insight to help its clients understand the economic consequences of natural capital dependency. Our clients include companies and their advisors, the investment community, governments, academics and thought leaders. Learn More

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Urban Climate Resilient Infrastructure &amp; Strategic Planning (UCRISP) is an international landscape, urbanism, planning, design, research and sustainable development agency registered in California as a non-profit organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). We originated as the research and sustainable development unit … Learn More

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Wastewater Exchange is the designer and the implementer of the Ethical Water Exchange (all rights reserved) transforming wastewater into commoditised treated wastewater for the good sake of our health, planet, economy &amp; water resources as common good. Learn More

Water Canada is an influencer, a networker, and a newsmaker. Our editors and researchers know the industry and the people implementing plans and projects on the frontlines. Thousands of readers turn to us for exclusive, insightful content that speaks to … Learn More

The Water Integrity Network is an action-oriented coalition of organizations and individuals promoting water integrity to reduce and prevent corruption in the water sector. Its membership includes the public sector, the private sector, and civil society, as well as leading … Learn More

Wello is a social venture with a bold mission: to deliver clean water to a thirsty world. By reframing the water crisis as an opportunity, Wello has reinvented the wheel and developed an innovative and sustainable business model. THE WATERWHEEL … Learn More

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To inspire people to live in harmony with nature for the benefit of our country and well-being of all Learn More

ÁLON connects people and resources to raise awareness, converge best practice and collaboration, to support the transition of industries, leaders &amp; lifestyles dependent on water – towards minimizing our water footprints. “We aim to shape consensus among pioneering Water Ambassadors … Learn More

Projects in Thailand


This project in the Nakron Ratchasima Province in northeastern Thailand addresses the wastewater cycle of a starch plant. Being located in an agricultural region, General Stach Ltd. daily produces 600 tons of starch mainly extracted from cassava roots cultivated by … Learn More

Armenia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. Its forests are highly sensitive to climate change, while its rural population is dependent on fuelwood to meet their energy demands. … Learn More

Reducing the impacts of agriculture on ecological functions in the Chi River sub-basin of the Mekong River Delta, this project is improving management of wetlands and watersheds, focusing on the production and use of organic fertilizer on sugarcane, cassava, and … Learn More

The project generates clean electricity with utilization of wind energy. The project consists of 30 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) of 3.0 MW capacities each. The project WTGs are installed in the Nongwang sub district of Thepharak district Nakhonratchasima Province in … Learn More

OBJECTIVES Even though tradition is present, resources are very limited, and villagers generally don’t have the necessary resources to properly maintain, protect and replant their forest. The financial support provided by PUR Projet and its partners improves the activities of … Learn More

Electrolux tracks and follows water consumption on a monthly basis, and has implemented a water best practice toolbox. Electrolux has carried out a water risk study based WWFs water risk filter, to identify sites where water shortages pose risks to … Learn More


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