The good things that we have now di

The good things that we have now did not come by easily, nor were they born out of His Majesty’s compassion for his people alone. They were actually the year-long results of his industrious efforts to adhere to scientific theories and approaches in finding practical reliefs to water problems in such a way that they would sustain the continuing development of the country. Relentless and persevering, before a sound project could be suggested, the King did preliminary studies and planning on, for example, the geological conditions, the natural water resources, and the socio-economic conditions of the areas. He obtained information from the project site locals, then made his own project maps using aerial photos. He studied feasibility and technical reports from the officials concerned, and finally designed a development plan or project. Hard work and determination it was.