Deputy PM satisfied with government projects

[Lite Beer]

Deputy PM satisfied with government projects
Darawan Naknakhon

Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula.

PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula held a meeting on Friday (April 17) at Phuket Provincial hall to discuss the progress of government projects across five southern provinces: Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Phang Nag and Ranong.

The main discussion was regarding the current budgets for each province as well as the budgets set for 2015.

Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn said that he was satisfied with the overall work of each governor. He said that the governors have done a great job especially in boosting the economy, so much so that they can propose for more money this coming financial year.

After looking through the yearly report, Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn explained that the provinces are still facing a shortage of construction companies.

Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn said the issue concerning child labour seems to be under control and they won't hear from foreign countries regarding this issue.

The ongoing problem of foreigners working illegally without a work permit, is being enforced daily by immigration and police.

The Damrongtham complaints centre is great and it proves to assist and solve many problems before cases are handed to the governor office.

The main problem within the five provinces is regarding the prices of rubber plummeting due to the drop in crude oil around the world.

Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn explained that to solve the rubber problem, they have introduced farmers to grow plants and vegetables along the rubber trees in the plantation. Farmers can grow vegetables inside the rubber plantation and sell to local markets and restaurants in hotels.

With regards to roads, Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn explained that they would like to see major roads develop into four lanes, such as the one from Sarasin bridge to Phang Nga, as well as the road leading from Surat Thani to Ranong.

Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn explained that he would like the Phuket light-rail project to serve popular beaches on the island.

The plan was to originally to build one rail carrying passengers from the north to the south from Tha Noon in Phang Nga to Phuket Old Town.

However, after reviewing the budget that’s left, they might have enough to add an additional rail that takes passengers coming from the beach to Phuket Town, as well as from Phuket Town to the beach to boost tourism.

Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn also stressed the important of keeping the plan to build the yacht pier at Ao Makham and said, “We have to keep up with international levels on marine tourism and build a better and more modern pier. This is not just for yachts, but also for cruise piers in the future.

“If we have a more modern pier, it will encourage tourists to come to our city via yachts and cruises.”

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/deputy-pm-satisfied-with-government-projects-51928.php

-- Phuket News 2015-04-19

[Pib]

Deputy PM MR Pridiyathorn said the issue concerning child labour seems to be under control and they won’t hear from foreign countries regarding this issue.

Wow...so, the world is now satisfied with Thailand's progress on stamping out child labour according to the Deputy PM. But rather than only taking his word for it and since government's in power are quick to gloss over problems and pat themselves on the back, I think I'll wait for some more feedback like from other countries such as the US and the EU. It will be great if the Deputy PM is right.

[55Jay]

Looking to the future is fantastic and commendable.

A bit nearer term future - how about flood mitigation and reservoirs? Tourists seem to come no matter a coup or if a few get slaughtered on the beaches. However, every year Thailand lurches from flood to drought. Each time is like the first and when it's over, the last...... until next year.

[Srikcir]

"He said that the governors have done a great job especially in boosting the economy, so much so that they can propose for more money this coming financial year."

Governors have spent their funds so well that they will get more. But no mention of any milestones met or accomplishments on the projects themselves. Were the projects completed on time and within or below budget? Did the projects meet the mission requirements? There seems to be a complete lack of accountability, but let's dole more government funds.