First Mobile Cabinet Meeting to Focus on Northeast Economy

[webfact]

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is now focusing on boosting the economy of Thailand’s northeastern region, with plans to host his first mobile cabinet meeting in Nong Bua Lamphu province in November.

 

The decision follows his inspection trip to the northeastern region, where he identified pressing issues such as low incomes, drug-related problems and the impact of drought on the local population.

 

During his visit to Nong Khai, Srettha emphasized the potential for economic growth in provinces like Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, citing their proximity to Laos and their airports that can boost tourism. He also discussed the second phase of the dual-track train project from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, highlighting its importance and profitability.

 

The government also made clear its plans to collaborate with various agencies to enhance facilities for the local export industry, ensuring it remains competitive with neighboring countries such as Laos and China.

 

The president of the Chamber of Commerce and business sector representatives in Nong Khai are meanwhile looking to build a bridge connecting Nong Khai and Vientiane to be completed by 2029, and have requested the establishment of a business center for traders.

 

The group has also urged support for Khon Kaen University’s plan to open a high-speed railway engineering school, with the aim of improving the labor sector in the northeastern region while advocating for pro-Nong Khai economic policies.

 

The premier noted that he plans to return to the region to follow up on infrastructure projects in the near future.

by Paul Rujopakarn

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230911123515398

 

-- NNT 2023-09-11

 

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[youreavinalaff]

All the way to the Northeast to supposedly help boost the economy in that area.

 

He then starts to look at how he can help the two largest and most ecnomically sound provinces, citing the fact they are close to Laos(???) and the have an airport.

 

Roiet and Buriram have an airport, not too far from Laos either. Surin has an airport, which is currently not operating but could be with funding. Ubon has an airport and borders Laos.

 

A large %%% of Isaan is " not far" from Laos.

 

Then he talks about rail links from KK to NongKhai. How about creating rail links to the 80% odd people who don't have one?

 

Sounds like he's trying to please the Isaan elite more than anything.

 

 

Edited September 11, 2023 by youreavinalaff

[hotchilli]

All the workers moved from the North East to the south East to make a living.

[Andycoops]

KK and UT are probably the richest 2 Isaan provinces, how about the rest like Yasothon for example.

Even people in UT work in small factories only earning 300 baht a day, 6 days a week, that's where the focus should be.

[Andycoops]

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

All the workers moved from the North East to the south East to make a living.

Not all but alot have. If they had all gone we wouldn't have any services here at all.

[kennw]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is now focusing on boosting the economy of Thailand’s northeastern region, with plans to host his first mobile cabinet meeting in Nong Bua Lamphu province in November.

 

The decision follows his inspection trip to the northeastern region, where he identified pressing issues such as low incomes, drug-related problems and the impact of drought on the local population.

 

During his visit to Nong Khai, Srettha emphasized the potential for economic growth in provinces like Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, citing their proximity to Laos and their airports that can boost tourism. He also discussed the second phase of the dual-track train project from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, highlighting its importance and profitability.

 

The government also made clear its plans to collaborate with various agencies to enhance facilities for the local export industry, ensuring it remains competitive with neighboring countries such as Laos and China.

 

The president of the Chamber of Commerce and business sector representatives in Nong Khai are meanwhile looking to build a bridge connecting Nong Khai and Vientiane to be completed by 2029, and have requested the establishment of a business center for traders.

 

The group has also urged support for Khon Kaen University’s plan to open a high-speed railway engineering school, with the aim of improving the labor sector in the northeastern region while advocating for pro-Nong Khai economic policies.

 

The premier noted that he plans to return to the region to follow up on infrastructure projects in the near future.

by Paul Rujopakarn

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230911123515398

 

-- NNT 2023-09-11

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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Please someone tell him that there is already a bridge connecting Nong Khai to Vientiene its called the Friendship bridge.

[KhunBENQ]

2 hours ago, kennw said:

Please someone tell him that there is already a bridge connecting Nong Khai to Vientiene its called the Friendship bridge.

And I can tell you that there are plans for another one just parallel to the existing.

Why do you think he talks about completion by 2029.

 

https://opendevelopmentmekong.net/news/thailand-plans-to-build-bridge-linking-with-laos-across-mekong-river/

Edited September 12, 2023 by KhunBENQ

[youreavinalaff]

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

All the workers moved from the North East to the south East to make a living.

No they didn't.