Chumphon Hosts First 'Royal Canal Rama IX' Longboat Race to Honor King Rama IX and Boost Flood Mitigation

Chumphon Province in Southern Thailand hosted its first major water festival to commemorate King Rama IX and promote regional development and flood mitigation. The 'Khun Hong Ching Thong' longboat race took place on the 'Royal Canal Rama IX,' fostering community engagement, tourism, and hopes for enhanced flood control at the 'Nong Yai' reservoir.