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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol in Bangkok

Taps run dry on Thai island as tourism boom worsens water shortage

A beach in Laem Yai, Koh Samui, Thailand.
Samui, famous for its white sandy beaches, scenic temples and luxury resorts, often struggles with a lack of fresh water during the dry season between March and May. Photograph: Marco Pompeo Photography/Alamy

Authorities on Koh Samui are working to tackle a water shortage that has left taps running dry often for months, saying they do not want the Thai island to become a “disaster zone”.

A lack of rain and a resurgence in tourism has put intense pressure on supplies, prompting Sutham Samthong, a deputy mayor of Koh Samui, to urge the public to use supplies sparingly.

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