Thai govt urging public to lower salt intake but 'no health risk' from brackish water

Concerned government agencies had earlier forecast below-average rains in Thailand during January to May. The sub-par rains, together with the cold weather and low humidity, will cause a drought in some parts of the country, as well as saltwater intrusion in Bangkok and nearby provinces. - The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: There is no risk to public health from consuming water whose salinity levels have shot up because of intrusion of saltwater in the city's supplies, the health authority said. The Department of Health, however, advised caution for people in the high-risk group.

Concerned government agencies had earlier forecast below-average rains in Thailand during January to May.