The cabinet approved a 7.2-billion-baht Khlong Wang Tanot reservoir in Chanthaburi on Aug 5, to be built over 2027-2033 and to irrigate about 87,700 rai of farmland. Residents plan a rally at the provincial hall on Sept 13 over forest loss (about 12,000 rai, including parts of Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park). The Royal Irrigation Department says the impact assessment passed review. For Chanthaburi farmers and EEC-linked businesses, the project is years away, but water allocation and possible review or delay are open questions to watch.