Khlong Lat Pho
Khlong Lat Pho currently serves as a shortcut to quickly sluice water from northern Thailand via the Chao Phraya river into the Gulf of Thailand in large volume. The main objective is to reduce flooding in the inner part of Bangkok. Based on the King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)'s water diversion concept, Khlong Lat Pho accelerates the reduction of water overflow on either side of the Chao Phraya river before the sea rise and hence prevents the sea water from flooding the adjacent areas along the river sides.
In addition to serving as the sluice gate, as recommended by the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Khlong Lat Pho is used to generate electricity with assistance of hydraulic turbines installed at the watergate. Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has adopted the idea and installed hydraulic turbines at watergates nationwide, hence creating more sources of electricity generation for Thai people.
References
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- ^ "Central Region - Bang Pa-In Royal Palace and Wat Niwet Thammaprawat Ratchaworawiharn/Khlong Lat Pho Floodgate Project". SAWASDEE THAILAND. 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2024-03-06.