RangKhayee Reservoir Construction Project.

The Rang Khayee Reservoir Project, initiated under the royal patronage, originated from a request by residents of Village No. 2, Yang Hak Subdistrict, Pak Tho District, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, for a water source. They suffered from annual droughts and lacked water for agriculture and consumption. His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, the tenth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, continued this initiative, applying the principles of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and the royal aspirations of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) to daily life, focusing on creating sustainable benefits for Thai society.

His Majesty the King graciously approved the Rang Khayee Reservoir Project and its associated structures as a Royal Project on June 17, 2020, to alleviate the hardship that villagers have experienced every year. Upon completion, the reservoir will increase water storage capacity from 80,000 cubic meters to 206,423 cubic meters, benefiting over 343 households and agricultural areas.

Agricultural land spanning 200-300 rai.

The project is located within the area of ​​responsibility of the Royal Irrigation Department. According to updates from the Privy Council, who visited the site to monitor progress, the project has the following key details:

- Objective: To assist residents of Village No. 2 (Ban Tak Daed), Yang Hak Subdistrict, in alleviating hardship caused by drought and water shortages for domestic use, consumption, and agriculture.

- Reservoir capacity: Approximately 80,000 cubic meters (based on initial plans), with a potential development capacity of around 206,434 cubic meters.

- Beneficiary area: Covers approximately 200-300 rai of agricultural land and benefits over 1,000 people or about 343 households in the area.

- Project Status: The project is currently in the expedited implementation phase, including the submission of applications for forest land use permits and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to comply with the regulations of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, as the project area is located near the Chalerm Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park.

Projects under the royal initiative

Founded in: 1951

Founder: His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

Present : Under the supervision and management of His Majesty the King.

His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, King Rama X of the Chakri Dynasty, is a successor to the royal initiatives that continue the good deeds of His Majesty the King.

Type: Non-profit organization

Objectives: Education, research, and charity.

Head office :

2012 Soi Arun Amarin 36 Arun Amarin Road

Location: Bang Yi Khan Subdistrict, Bang Phlat District, Bangkok, Thailand

Parent organization:

Office of the Special Committee for Coordinating Royal Development Projects.

Project operations

The project's implementation can be divided into four phases:

- The period of its origins, Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2494 - 2500

- The era of development for stability, B.E. 2501 - 2523 (1958 - 1980) - The era of the establishment of coordinating organizations, B.E. 2524 - 2530 (1981 - 1987)

- The era of the emergence of private organizations (after 1987)

All of the above are activities that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the Supreme Patriarch, undertook.

His Majesty's royal duties were aimed at alleviating suffering and promoting the well-being of the Thai people, whom he loved and cared for, enabling them to have stable careers in their homeland through his concept...

Sufficiency Economy: "Sufficiency Economy" and building relationships between various groups, including the government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. Project...These royal initiatives arose from His Majesty's travels to listen to the hardships of his people, and then he began to find solutions to their problems throughout his reign. His Majesty initiated numerous projects that were subsequently expanded upon by the government. Once the government agreed to implement the royal initiatives, it became the responsibility of the respective agencies to take responsibility for the projects. The implementation of royal initiative projects has several components...It comprises elements of developing and promoting national ideology to strengthen the weaknesses of certain government agencies within the bureaucratic system.

And certain groups of civil servants who lack competence, a sense of duty, good coordination between the government and the public, and long-term follow-up, must be subject to retrospective investigation. If it is found that they have committed corruption, fraud, negligence, or intentionally failed to perform their assigned duties, or abandoned their work, resulting in damage to the organization, they must be investigated, face disciplinary action, be dismissed from the civil service, and prosecuted retrospectively.

Royal Development Projects are initiatives focused on the sustainable improvement of the quality of life and well-being of the people, encompassing agriculture, natural resources, and public health. They are based on the royal initiatives of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), who continue the legacy of these virtuous deeds. They embody the concept of "embracing and applying" these principles., "The King's Science," based on the philosophy of sufficiency economy and His Majesty's aspiration to "preserve, maintain, and further develop for the lasting happiness of the Thai people. Royal Development Projects are non-profit projects in Thailand, established by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. Following his passing, His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, the tenth monarch of Thailand, continued his legacy., It is currently under the coordination and supervision of the Office of the Royal Development Projects Coordination Committee (ORDPCC).

Number of Royal Initiative Projects: Currently, there are 4,810 Royal Initiative Projects throughout Thailand. Examples of important Royal Initiative Projects include:

- Water resource development projects: such as the "Kaem Ling" (Monkey Cheek) project and the Royal Rainmaking Project to solve flooding and drought problems.

- Agricultural development: such as the "Klaeng Din" (Soil Improvement) project to improve acidic soil and the "Pha Tuek Yaeng" (Vetiver Grass Planting) project to prevent soil erosion.

- Quality of life development: such as the New Theory of Agriculture concept and the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy to build resilience for farmers.

- Royal Development Study Centers: These serve as model centers for study and experimentation in each region, such as the Huai Hong Khrai Royal Development Study Center (Chiang Mai) and the Khao Hin Son Royal Development Study Center (Chachoengsao), Thailand.

Three Core Principles of Development

(Understanding, Accessing, Developing)

The heart of the King's philosophy begins with three main steps:

1. Understanding: Systematically studying information from both textbooks and empirical data, gaining a true understanding of the problem and the area before taking action.

2. Accessing: Working from small steps and igniting from within (building understanding and needs from people in the community first).

3. Developing: Taking action step by step, adhering to socio-geographical principles (adapting to the geographical and social conditions of the area).

Key Principles of Royal Work

His Majesty dedicated himself to his people through over 23 concepts and principles, encompassing both the science of development and the science of self-governance. Prominent examples include:

- Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: A framework for conduct based on moderation, rationality, and resilience.

- Self-reliance: Aiming to enable people to live independently and securely.

- Step-by-step approach: Starting with building a foundation of stability and then progressing to higher levels.

- Understanding nature: Using nature to restore nature or using injustice to combat injustice, such as treating wastewater with water hyacinth.

The King's Philosophy is a body of knowledge and wisdom for the sustainable development of the nation, which arose from...

Drawing upon the wisdom and experience gained throughout the reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX), His Majesty focused on solving problems in accordance with the realities of Thailand, emphasizing the principle of self-reliance to achieve a stable and sustainable quality of life. May His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn live a long and prosperous life, enjoying good health and well-being, free from illness and suffering, and remain a guiding light for the nation., May the banyan tree remain a source of shade and refuge for the Thai people forever.