During the flooding season, these flood gates will allow the excess water to drain into the Gulf of Thailand. But during the high tides, these flood gates will prevent the sea water from inundating the land. During the flooding season, it is also possible and desirable to pump the flood water into the river, or to rechannel the flood water to the left or right sides into the Gulf or Thailand. Such an operation will enable the Tha-Chin river on the northern side of the flood gates to serve as "Kaem Ling" or "detention" which can detain the flood water and eventually drain the water into the Gulf of Thailand in an efficient manner.