Bangkok 2025 will feature an exciting selection of technical tours designed to give delegates a deeper, hands-on understanding of the region’s most innovative and influential water facilities. By joining these tours, you’ll enhance your Congress experience with exclusive access to key sites in and around Bangkok. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore some of Thailand’s most important water infrastructures and landmark treatment plants.
Tour tickets can be purchased during or after registration of the event. Please note that the technical tour may be cancelled if minimum registration numbers are not met.
Technical Tour 1 – Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) Water Production Plant
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Price: GBP 14
PAX: 100
Lunch will be provided
Delegates are advised to wear appropriate field attire such as long pants and a hat for safety and comfort during the site visit.
Discover how Bangkok keeps its taps running at the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) – the backbone of the city’s water supply system. This exclusive visit offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of MWA’s key operational sites, where delegates will explore the full journey of water production, treatment, and distribution.
The program features an engaging presentation on MWA’s mission, history, and innovative approach to sustainable water management, followed by a guided tour of the production and monitoring facilities. Participants will rotate in small groups to ensure a closer, more interactive experience.
This technical tour offers a valuable opportunity to observe how MWA ensures reliable, efficient, and sustainable water services to meet the growing needs of Bangkok’s metropolitan region.
Technical Tour 2 – Bang Sue Water Quality Improvement Plant (Bangkok Metropolitan Administration)
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Price: GBP 14
PAX: 80
Lunch will be provided
Explore one of Bangkok’s most innovative environmental infrastructures – the Bang Sue Water Quality Improvement Plant, officially known as the Bang Sue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Located beneath Rot Fai Park, this unique underground facility plays a vital role in enhancing the water quality of Bangkok’s canals by collecting and treating wastewater from the Bang Sue district and its surrounding areas.
The plant features an advanced underground activated sludge system, showcasing modern engineering and sustainable urban design. Above ground, delegates will also visit the Bang Sue Environmental Education and Conservation Center (EECC), a green learning space promoting public awareness and community engagement in environmental protection.
This tour offers a rare opportunity to see how Bangkok integrates technology, sustainability, and education to create a cleaner and more resilient urban environment.