[Post 1458] “We Couldn't Use It”: Thai Villagers Facing Water Scarcity Next To A Mega Dam | Power To The People

Summary

In Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, Lam Takhong Dam operates as a pumped-storage hydropower system, supporting the national grid during periods of high demand. Water is cycled between reservoirs at different elevations, storing and releasing energy as needed. Access to land and water is regulated, shaping how people farm, fish, and move through the area.