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WATER 4.0 PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE OF WATER

MAGAZINE DU JIANG YAN

INNOVATION

EAST WATER

LUCKY POWER

An Ancient Reservoir and Visiting a Home of Lin Bing Builds Water Security

Wastewater Treatment

Dress for Success

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EDITOR’S NOTE

EDITOR’S NOTE

Since the dawn of humankind, our ancestors have always faced problems with water, whether they are water scarcity, excessive water and water pollution. This is why, from days of old to the present time, we have seen humans constantly struggle to solve water issues. Unfortunately, these challenges are likely to remain in the future... AND THEIR SEVERITY DEPENDS ON HOW WE USE WATER TODAY!

East Water would like all our readers to “take care” of water to their best ability. If you still don’t have a clue how to achieve this, flip to our Cover Story, where we give a brief history of water use as well as suggestions on water management for the future. For other stories to inspire you, we introduce you to pop - up retailing, a business trend that is all the rage at the moment; offer advice on choosing the colors of work outfits for career advancement; and take you on a journey to an old dam that has given new life to the people of Sichuan for thousands of years.

By looking back to our past, it is clear how much human life depends on water. Water will always matter for as long as we shall live. So, how can we not do anything to keep water sources for our children and our children’s children?

EDITOR Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Company Limited WRITER

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Amonlak Sukmark INNOVATION: Phurichya Booncharoen EWG NEWS: Chariya Trakunkaew

SCOOP: WATER STOCK:

Monthika Potavorn Chanon Sukboon Ornsiri Lertkiertdamrong

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EAST WATER Builds Water Security for the Eastern Region

04 WATER DESTINATION

Sightseeing an Ancient Reservoir and Visiting a Home of Lin Bing

02 WATER 4.0

Past, Present and Future of Water

EDITOR’S NOTE

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COVER STORY

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“WATER 4.0” Past, Present

and Future of Water

WATER DESTINATION 04 Du Jiang Yan Sightseeing an Ancient Reservoir and Visiting a Home of Lin Bing

TRICK POSITIVE Losing Weight with the Power of Colors

BE INSPIRED

Change One’s Mind by Word

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East Water Builds Water Security for the Eastern Region

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WATER STOCK

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ASEAN WATCH

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INNOVATION

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ABOUT A BIZ

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HEALTH & SAFETY

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LUCKY POWER

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EWG NEWS

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Get Rich with Stocks Mekong-Lancang China-Asean New Partnership Wastewater Treatment Pop-Up Mobile Business with Limitless Ideas Safe Driving During Long Weekends Dress for Success

All around East Water

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COVER STORY

WATER Past, 4.0 Present and Future of Water Although Planet Earth has prepared plentiful freshwater sources for humans and animals, humankind has somehow been trapped in the cycle of water scarcity for thousands of years. When it comes to the evolution of water management, we can divide it into four periods — or versions, for a modern vernacular. These are:

WATER 1.0

INCEPTION OF WATER SYSTEMS

During the times of the Roman Empire, aqueducts were invented to bring millions of liters of water a day to Rome to meet the city’s increasing need.

WATER 2.0

CLEAN AND GERM-FREE TAP WATER

Adding chlorine and other chemicals into tap water to kill germs and prevent epidemics originated in Hamburg, Germany, in 1893.

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COVER STORY

WATER 3.0

AGE OF WATER RECYCLING

In the late 19th century, England experimented with wastewater treatment before discharging water into natural water sources.

WATER 4.0

WATER MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Although we have fully entered the fourth period, water management mostly remains the responsibility of the government. Many have suggested that in the near future we should upgrade our water management to the next level, where water provision, maintenance of water sources and water management are the responsibility of water users and communities. This will be a more sustainable approach.

If the water management is upgraded to a new version, we will soon see houses and buildings having containers to store rainwater on their roofs; orchards that use rainwater in place of tap water; and community wells replacing water distribution canals as the main sources of water. When that day comes, the government will no longer have to spend a large investment on costly and hardto-maintain public infrastructure.

The present time is the age of combining different water management innovations together, including desalination, rainmaking and potable water recycling, as well as campaigning for water saving and conservation, particularly in countries with limited freshwater sources such as Singapore and Israel.

SOURCES

• Eric Webb. (2015). Book Review- Water 4.0. Retrieved from http://cantstoperic.com/book-review-water-4-0/ • Sewage treatment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sewage_treatment#Early_attempts • Water chlorination. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Water_chlorination • Roman aqueducts: Engineering wonder from ancient times. Retrieved from https://www.jw.org/th/สิ่งพิมพ์และ วีดิทัศน์/วารสาร/g201411/ท่อส่งน�้ำวิศวกรรมโรมัน • Humans and water use. Retrieved from http://www.mwit. ac.th/~physicslab/content_01/sutut/humn_water.html

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WATER DESTINATION

DU JIANG YAN

SIGHTSEEING AN ANCIENT RESERVOIR AND VISITING A HOME OF LIN BING

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Speaking of Dujiangyan, a lot of you may have not heard of the name before. But if speaking of “Bifengxia Panda Base” in Dujiangyan, a new home for Thailand’s beloved little Panda Lin Bing, some of you must have felt a little more familiar with the city.

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The city is located in Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China, Dujiangyan is a home to two of the main tourist attractions that have been listed as the World Heritage: the first one is “Mount Qingcheng”, an origin of Taoism; the second one is “Dujiangyan Irrigation System”, a 2,270 - year - old ancient dam placed over Min River where Yangtze River begins.

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TOURIST GUIDE DUJIANGYAN

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In the past, while drought struck one side of the city separated by the mountain, another part of Dujiangyan always had to face with the problem of flooding. Li Bing, a ruler of the city, together with his son tunneled the mountain in order to drain the water from flooded area to arid area behind the mountain. He then constructed Fish Mouth Levee (Yuzui) in the middle of the waterway to divide the water into two streams. The first one went naturally along its way while the second one went through the man made tunnel. Li Bing also built Feishayan Weir, blocking off sand and sediments from flowing along the river and entering the fields. Last but not least, he made Baopingkou Channel which controlled the portion of water streaming to Sichuan basin.

The system resulted positively when there was water to use in dry season, and there was no longer flooding in rainy season. It has revived the area to become the significant breadbasket of China in later time.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System not only reflects ancient Chinese’s intellect in water management, but it also has several interesting spots, e.g., Erwang Temple which was built to express gratitude towards Li Bing and his son, a wooden Couple’s Bridge hung by chains that could give you chill, and a tall watch - tower where the beautiful scenery nearby can be observed.

These are must- see tourist sites for those who wish to indulge in aesthetic landscape while getting to learn one valuable piece of Chinese history.

HOW TO GO: fly from Bangkok to Shuangliu Airport, Chengdu.

Set off from Chengdu to Dujiangyan with Qingcheng Mount line speed train. Get off at Dujiangyan station to see the dam. Get off at Qingcheng station to travel the mountain.

Dujiangyan can also be access by bus leaving from Chengdu Railway Station Square, and west gate of Bus Depot.

Photo from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dujiangyan_irrigation_system

DO YOU KNOW THAT…?

Li Bing unintentionally found a way to tunnel the mountain while he was drinking tea. He poured hot tea into a cup placed outside in cold weather, making the tea cup broke into pieces. Li Bing adapted this principle by burning rocks that were base of the mountain in winter. When the burnt rocks collided with icy stream of Min River, they cracked and finally shattered. Then hundred thousand men took the rocks out of the way until the kilometer-long tunnel was eventually created.

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TRICK POSITIVE

LOSING WEIGHT

WITH THE POWER OF COLORS

There is no doubt everybody dreams of being in nice and lean shape.

Nevertheless, the irritating problem to almost a half of the world’s population is that there are way too plenty of tasty food available!

That is because the color red will increase your appetite, intensely stimulating sympathetic nervous system and making you feel hungry (even though you are not!) Thus, this is why red color is often used in edible products, for example: as the color of soft drink cans, or as the main color of fast food chains.

And if you take a closer look, you will be astonished to realize that many among that mouthwatering stuff have something to do with red color!

An easy trick to help control your weight is to apply the colors that lessen an appetite, such as cool colors like light blue and cyan, to your table. This set of colors results in calm and relaxed nervous system, decreasing restlessness and irritability caused by not being able to consume your favorite dishes. Try change the color of tablecloth or plate mats into blue tone, and change orange-tone light bulbs into white and/or blue - tone light bulbs. It will effectively stop you from your uncontrollable craving of some yummy goodies.

Photo from: www.shutterstock.com

SOURCES

• Migiko Taoka. (2015). The Power of Color.

Bangkok: FreeMind Publishing.

It’s also a good idea to stay away from any red-colored restaurants, and go strolling around the park instead. You will not only be free from any tempting bites, but you will have a great opportunity to do some exercise as well.

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BE INSPIRED

STRONG AND POSITIVE MIND

BE INSPIRED

Change One’s Mind

by Word Some incidences or some people can change our whole lives forever. Even a single sentence can completely change our thoughts too.

I once had a chance to talk to a Muslim businesswoman.

The chat was concise, casual, but truly meaningful. In only a few minutes that we exchanged our thoughts and professional experience, she has also taught me a different, yet valuable, way of thinking.

“When we work, we must let the clients visualize a picture as clear and identical as the one in our mind. We must portray our thoughts like a waterfall that the water is harmoniously linked from the beginning to the end of the The principle is simple... tide, making the listeners perceive that this waterfall is so When you can get to their special that they want to witness it with their own eyes. If “Head”, it’s then easy to you reach this phase, saying things only once can get all the attention already.” get to their “Heart”.

These words are no doubt artistic and practically scientific.

Because when working, we must persuade people from clients, bosses, to colleagues with various communicating strategies. The techniques of each person may differ, but the goal is to encourage the listeners agree and consider what we are presenting.

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EAST WATER Water shortage has alarmingly increasing around the world.

Scientists expect two thirds of the world population will face water problem in the next nine years while 1.8 billion people will face water shortage. Thailand is no exception. It will face with drought, flood, and deteriorating water sources in many areas, which will tremendously affect agriculture, society, economy, and environment.

Builds Water Security for the Eastern Region

East Water, an expert in water management in the Eastern region for over two decades, has introduced new technology that will minimize the loss of water. The company has developed a turn-key water management, 3W model, to help build the sustainable water system for the country.

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3W Model

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02

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W 1 Beginning: Water Grid The water distribution network of the Eastern region.

East Water successfully completed the first water grid in Asean.

W 2 Expansion: Water Network The water network that links all water resources and kaem-ling (water retention) nationwide together, with huge waterpipes.

W 3 Growing: Water Complex The reclaim system that treats wastewater for reuse.

The system is suitable for both industrial and household levels.

WATER GRID

WATER NETWORK

East Water collaborates with the Ministry of Interior to ease the shortage of drinking water. “People have their water for usage and consumption�, which Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda has emphasized, is our priority. Water management has to be done in accordance with the water situation. A plan to improve waterworks for communities along the distributing pipes has been approved. According to the plan, every village will have its own waterworks by 2017. East Water has followed its strategic plan to support each village to have its own waterworks and equipped with water management knowledge.

WATER COMPLEX

East Water is determined to achieve efficient water management to prevent water shortage for consumption and at the same time fully support the industrial sector. With help from everyone, Thailand will not only be able to go through the water crisis, but also learn about the sustainable water management.

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WATER STOCK

WATER STOCK Today, let’s study the stocks of water supplier industry in different countries. According to Global Water Intelligence (GWI) March 2016 issue, the presidential election in the United States and European Central Bank’s negative rate have affected the stock markets.

In the United States, Wedbush Inc forecast S&P 500 will dive 50% if Donald Trump were elected the new president. Meanwhile, in Europe, the index of EMEA Water by GWI Global Water Index plunged to 99.24–the lowest since March 2015 – thanks to the downturns Suez, the British water supplier

and the world’s largest supplier of water services, named Veolia, from France.

These factors have made the GWI Water Index which rose by 1.9% last month (February 10–March 10), outperforming by other indexes and the MSCI World Index, which increased by 6.9% to 5% SOURCES

Global Water Intelligence Magazine Issue March 2016

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4.01%

181.20

Value Index 10 Mar 16

-2.01%

99.24

1.85%

100.28

133.02

1.91%

America Water

EMEA Water

Asian Water

GWI INDEX Global Water

Among the declining index of the water supply industry, however, some stood out. Energy Recovery Inc springs up by 70%, believed to result from the procurements for Membrane Desalination Plants’ several mega projects.

Meanwhile, Hyflux in Singapore also rose by 10%-highest in its history–after it was included in the S&P 500 index. EASTW, in the meantime, rose by 9.40% from 11.70 baht to 12.80 baht per stock.

REGIONAL TRENDS

Americas Water

GWI WATER INDEX 200

Americas Water Global Water Asian Water MSCI World ($) EMEA Water

150 100 50 0 2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

10 BEST PERFORMERS COMPANY Energy Recovery Inc. (USA) Hyflux Limited (Singapore) Layne Christensen (USA) Copasa (Brazil) Sembcorp Industries (Singapore) Aegion Corporation (USA) Beijing Enterprises Water Group (China) Pentair (USA) Sound Global (Singapore ) Sanepar (Brazil)

2016

* 1st January 2008 = 100. Calculated on 10 Mar. Index has 71 stocks, weighted by market capitalisation and water exposure.

10 WORST PERFORMERS % CHANGE

(10 Feb-10 Mar 16) 70.77% 30.61% 25.53% 24.08% 22.76% 17.34% 15.80% 15.39% 15.27% 15.15%

COMPANY VA Tech Webag (India) Beijing Origin Water Tech (China) Artesian Resources (USA) American States Water (USA) Calgon Carbon Corp. (USA) Shanghai Safbon (China) Pennon Group (England) PBA Holdings Berhad (Malaysia) Suez (France) Anhui Guozhen Environment (China)

% CHANGE

(10 Feb-10 Mar 16) -13.33% -12.40% -11.52% -10.97% -10.20% -9.41% -7.68% -7.44% -4.60% -4.54%

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ASEAN WATCH

MEKONG LANCANG CHINA–ASEAN New Partnership

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The five ASEAN -member countries situated along the lower Mekong River, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam, have recently cooperated with People’s Republic of China in holding the very first Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) under the topic “Shared River, Shared Future” at Sanya, Hainan Province, China, emphasizing on a cooperative framework to concurrently develop and enhance peace and stability.

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ASEAN WATCH

LANCANG RIVER A part of upper Mekong River in the Land of China

The session was a joint - project in establishing a foundation that covers the aspects of politics, stability, economy, society, culture, and sub - regional environment. All six member nations gladly agreed to carry out a fast-track project which expects concrete consequences within 1-2 years. This initiative was in line with the objective of Thailand’s Roadmap, for instance: founding Water Resources Management Cooperation Center and Environmental Cooperation Center to efficiently manage water resources along the line of Mekong–Lancang River.

Bonded by the natural linkage of mountain ranges and rivers, China and the five states in Mekon g - Lancang basin have inseparably shared profits, and have a strong basis of connection. We can anticipate the fresh new investment from basic infrastructure cooperation, telecommunication cooperation, industrial cooperation, to the building of highways and irrigation canals over the borders, which will all bring great prosperity to the region as never before.

SOURCES Photo from: http://thai.cri.cn/247/2016/03/23/121s240813.htm

China’s pleased 5 ASEAN nations utilize Lancang-Mekong cooperation to build partnership. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.thansettakij.com/2016/03/29/40652

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INNOVATION

INNOVATION WASTEWATER Treatment

Deteriorating environment combined with severe water shortage has inevitably become harder to handle. It isn’t a problem for a sector to handle, but needs cooperation from everyone.

Wastewater treatment is one of the best solutions that can be applied in household and industrial levels.

The system will not only increase water volume but also treat the wastewater before being released. The treated water can also be used in many ways such as plants watering, cleaning the building exterior, or flushing system. Treated water can also be brought back for consumption as it has already been practiced in Singapore.

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INNOVATION

Among five popular ways used by industrial sector, the most widely-used system is Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) which requires a small space but efficiently reduce the organic matter (measured as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) Wastewater is released into the equalization tank which contains bio media. Add oxygen into the tank for 22 hours, and then leave it to settle for about two hours. The clear water which will later surface will be released. The process should repeat again.

1 Fill

2 React

3 Settle

4 Decant

5 Idle

BOD*

BOD* or Biochemical Oxygen Demand (also called biological oxygan demand) is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material

In Thailand, wastewater treatment technology has become largely available. East Water is one of the main organizations that urges and supports the installation of the system.

It is a way to help solve the water shortage and also conserve environment.

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ABOUT A BIZ

POP -UP Mobile

Business with Limitless Ideas

Photo from: Shutterstock.com

A new business trend that is catching fire around the world including Thailand is Pop- Up retailing, a kind of mobile business that moves around to different temporary locations (Pop- Up markets). The business may take the form of a Pop - Up store, which is a temporary showroom, or a “Business on Wheels,” which uses a vehicle to travel around and conduct business.

Instead of waiting around for customer visits, a Pop-up store has become a marketing tool for big brands around the world to get to customers. For example, H & M opened a Pop-up store on Scheveningen beach in The Hague, the Netherlands, while LINE has opened LINES Friends Pop - up Stores in many major cities, including Bangkok, Singapore, New York and Seoul, to allow LINE fans to easily buy its cute merchandise. Even DEAN & DELUCA, a famous chain of upscale food and grocery stores from New York, opened its first Pop-up café in Thailand last winter amid the nature of Khao Yai.

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As the mobile business model also offers new brands with small budgets the opportunity to burst onto the scene without having to set up a permanent shop, we have seen many cool ideas of business on wheels. These include fashion trucks selling new brands by small producers; photo buses, flower trucks, barber trucks, book trucks, pet care trucks as well as food trucks, which are very popular in Thailand at the moment. All of them use the business on wheels model to offer products and services to their target groups at their own convenient time and place.

This mobile business that takes place briefly has become a trend that can respond to the lifestyle of the new generation that prefers something unique and out of the ordinary. Moreover, it creates a sense of urgency, which can charmingly persuade the customers to instantly make a purchase before the pop- up store moves elsewhere.

As the consumers do not stay still, businesses cannot stay idle either.

This is a business idea that takes your products right to where the customers are, making it hard for them to resist buying!

SOURCES

• H &M Retrieved from http://citiesnext.com/project/ beach-pop-up-store/ • Line Friend Pop-Up Store Retrieved from https:// vulcanpost.com/280932/line-friends-pop-up-store-2015/ • Dean & DeLuca Retrieved from http://www.asia-bars. com/2013/04/dean-deluca-bangkok-welcomessongkran-2013/

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HEALTH & SAFETY

SAFE DRIVING

New destinations to see.

New people to meet. These are the life experience that will enhance your skill.

However, before setting off on a long car trip, a simple eight-step tips for safe driving is recommended.

During Long Weekends

ONE WEEK BEFORE SETTING STUDY OFF ON A ROAD TRIP THE ROUTE WELL

PREPARE WELL THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT

STUDY THE POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS

ALWAYS WEAR A SEATBELT

PREPARE A HEAD SUPPORT PILLOW

KEEP YOURSELF FIT

TAKE A BREAK

Be sure your vehicle is in To save time and gas prime condition especially expense. Prepare necessary the brake, engine, radiator, emergency numbers. and air - conditioning systems.

such as a torchlight, emergency warning triangle, portable air compressor, and others.

such as exploding tires or It helps reduce risk injuries. to reduce the pain resulting from a long drive. broken windshield – to be able to handle if it happens.

and sleep well before the trip. Don’t take any medication that might make you tired or sleepy.

SOURCES

http://www.civicesgroup.com

or change your sitting position every once in a while. Often change your sitting posture. If it’s not possible, try to sip water as often as possible and prepare some refreshing towels to cool down and reduce tiredness.

Most importantly, always be alert when you are behind the wheel.

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LUCKY POWER

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

There must have been days that you are unconfident when you have business meeting or have to associate with people for a work purpose. If you ever feel like disappearing or hiding from such situations, here’s a little secret... The way you dress can totally help! Try these tips in picking the right color of your outfits and accessories for each business occasion. You will be surprised to see that something good can happen every day.

NEGOTIATING

BLACK Boosting a sense of power, determination, and defiance over your business partners.

Compliment the overall look with yellow or orange will help facilitate the negotiation even more.

MEETING OLD CLIENTS

SOLVING PROBLEMS / APOLOGIZING

GREY Creating a sense of humbleness, down-to-earth.

CYAN Giving a sense of calmness, making others feel your honesty and sincerity.

ORANGE Creating a sense of trust, familiarity, and intimacy.

MAKING DESICION / SIGNING CONTRACTS LIGHT BLUE Alleviating the tension and pacifying the mind, helping you make a better decision.

MEETING NEW CLIENTS

YELLOW Giving a sense of liveliness, friendliness, and optimism, making it easier for others to get to know you.

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EWG NEWS

EWG NEWS

Cherishes Songkran Festival

Joins an Activity to Release Marine Lives and Conserve the Coral Reefs.

During the recent Songkran Festival, East Water cherished Thai tradition by holding a ceremony to ask for blessings from the executives for the auspicious time. On the special occasion, the company also visited customers with traditional Thai perfume. A total of 2,400 glasses of drinking water were given to Wat Paknam Samutkongkaram in tambon Paknam, Rayong province, for the festival.

East Water attended an activity to plant and conserve coral reef and release marine lives at Haad Toey Ngam, Ao Navikayothin, Korn Luang Chumphon Camp in Sattahip district of Chonburi province. The event was to commemorate Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s anniversary on April 2, 2016.

East Water supported the event by providing drinking water and caps for participants.

Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting 2015

East Water held an annual shareholder meeting at Swissotel Le Concorde hotel to present financial performance in 2015 to shareholders. In the past year, East Water generated total revenue of 4,658.82 billion baht and net profit of 1,591.23 billion baht, up 8.22% year-on-year. Shareholders agreed to pay dividend of 0.47 baht per share and

had unanimous approval for the company to issue debentures of up to 8 billion baht to increase flexibility for the company to secure financial sources with low interest rate for funding expansion. The company will sell debentures to major shareholders and general public at an appropriate timing based on market conditions.

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EWG NEWS

Co -Hosts Lisbon Charter for the Executives

East Water collaborates with Asian Water Academy (AWA), Thai Waterwork Association (TWWA), Provincial Waterworks Authority, the International Water Association (IWA), and Department of Water Resources (DWR) held a seminar on “Lisbon Charter and Aquar Rating� to set up a framework and public policy to service

water for consumption, public health, and wastewater management in Thailand. The seminar was held at East Water Building on Vibhavadee Rangsit 5, which was attended by high - ranking management from leading organization of Thailand.

The seminar also saw speakers Jamie Melo Baptista and Enrique Cabrera.

Co -Hosts a Press Conference with 2 Organizations to Announce the Water Situation in Chonburi and Chachoengsao

East Water, Provincial Waterworks Regional 1, and Department of Royal Irrigation held a press conference to announce the water situation in Chonburi and Chachoengsao. East Water has confirmed to speed up the project to place the waterpipe between Nong Pla Lai and Nong Kho, to enable parts of water distribution in April. When completed in May, the system will fully solve the water shortage in Chonburi and Chachengsao. Moreover, the project will enhance the water distribution in Pluak DaengBo Win, which is an important industrial area of the East. The demand for water in the area has continued to increase, due to the expansion of communities and industrial area. More business operators, including industrial estate and power plant, are interested in investing in the area.

Membrane EAST WATER MAGAZINE

Economical system with simply use and maintain

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THAILAND’S

3

IS (2,223 m /person/year) 3

Thailand ranks

in the world for wasting water

Each of our activities is involved with the water footprint Washing dishes by using running It takes as much as 10 liters of water water can take as much as to produce one piece of paper.

So we need to learn 9 liters of water/minute, If recycled paper how to use water before but water can be is used, however, saved by 50% as much as 50% we have no more if you use water from

water to use.

of water use can be saved.

Bathing takes as much as liters of water while showering takes liters less.

Leaving water running while brushing teeth can consume liters of water. as much as If, however, you use a glass to hold water while brushing, you can save as much as liters of water.

250

50

30

29

a container to wash dishes.

200

It takes as much as liters of water to wash a car.

You can save water by if you use water stored in a container to wash a car.

50%

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