Govt to spend Bt63 billion to develop deep South in four-year plan

PATTANI: -- Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said Friday that the government would spend about Bt63 billion to develop the deep South in the four-year development plan starting this year.

He was speaking to government officials after he was briefed on the latest situation in the deep South at the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4.

Suthep said the development project is aimed at increasing income for the local people.

The development projects include developments of deserted farmland.

Local people would also encourage to grow palm trees and the Energy Ministry would set up biodiesel plants from palm oil, Suthep said.

-- The Nation 2009-05-29

this topic is already open at http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Govt-Spend-B...-D-t269098.html

As the South was deliberately ignored for 6 years with Thaksin and TRT at the helm, it can only be a positive thing...

Local people would also encourage to grow palm trees and the Energy Ministry would set up biodiesel plants from palm oil, Suthep said.

as soon as the Bio Diesel line gets trotted out I think scam

and how much will go in pocket from 63 billion?should be atlest 20%

Given the ornery nature of the beast, one can only wonder if any amount of money will change that mind-set. I have personally had some exposure to them, and am simply floored by their inability to think inside the box, let alone outside the box.

One is required to be an incredibly free-ranging thinker these days, if one is simply to remain in step with society, as it outstrips itself and overtakes yesterdays ideas like day-old donuts. Being ahead of the curve can be an incredibly daunting task.

I wish everyone much success. Dont hold your breath.

BR>Jack

They build it up and the insurgents tear it down.

So, the Issan areas to the north are ignored again. All for the sake of money. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.