About The Project
The Ladpho flood gate project, initiated by His Majesty, is a short cut allowing water from the Chao Phraya River to reach the sea faster. It is built on the ancient Ladpho Canal dug during the Ayudhaya period and involves widening the canal and installing flood gates. The Klong Ladpho flood gates, operating since 2006, help shorten the journey to only 600-metre taking 10 minutes and alleviate flooding problems in Bangkok and Samut Prakan.