Multiple Service Providers Now All Under One Roof

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Multiple service providers now all under one roof

Government, state and local administration

CHIANG MAI: -- Chiang Mai can pride itself for being the first province in the region to establish a public services center bringing many bureaucratic offices under the one roof.

Chiang Mai Governor Suwat Tantipat signed an agreement establishing the center with Tossaporn Sirisamphun, secretary-general of the Thai bureaucracy system reform committee, on September 2 at the Duangtawan Hotel.

Tossaporn said that the joint services center was an innovation of the local administration, which combined services of government, state enterprises and local administration organizations.

It will provide more convenience for people, especially when they request building permits, electricity and water services, and telephone numbers. “These basic services will be provided all at one spot,” Tossaporn said.

The public services center in Chiang Mai is one of only three centers set up in regional provinces. Initially, it will provide advice and business registrations. Later, it will provide loan services as well.

Governor Suwat said at present the center was available during working hours at Chiang Mai City Hall for people residing in the Muang district area. In future, Chiang Mai will establish more joint services centers and more varied services.

Thirteen organizations signed agreements and have become part of the service center, including the Chiang Mai’s Business Development Office, Office of Commerce, Industry Office, Social Insurance Office, Provincial Administration Organization, and Municipality.

--Chaingmai-mail.com 2004-09-11