Lien Aid in Thailand
Poverty levels within the country greatly differ by region – with less than 2% in Bangkok compared to over 17% in the Northeast where water shortage and sanitation problems prevail.
Rapid economic development has caused water demand to grow, which is especially challenging for the Northeast and Central Plain where droughts are frequent. While sanitation coverage is a major issue, steady progress has been made, with more than 13 million people in the countryside slowly gaining access to basic sanitation over the last two decades. The population has also become more aware of the health benefits of sanitation through community health programmes. The challenge lies in remote areas which lack of education and training opportunities.
