“We Couldn't Use It”: Thai Villagers Facing Water Scarcity Next To A Mega Dam | Power To The People (opens in new tab)

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\. WATCH MORE Power To The People 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Hydropower vs\. access to water 05:42 Inside Thailand’s Lam Takhong Dam 11...