PM hosts first mobile Cabinet meeting in Songkhla to boost southern development
The Government of Thailand is set to conduct its inaugural mobile Cabinet meeting of the year in Songkhla next Tuesday, with discussions centred on developing the southern east coast region and the Sadao border trade gateway with Malaysia.
Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub stated yesterday, February 12, that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accompanied by the Cabinet, will travel to Phatthalung and Songkhla provinces on Monday and Tuesday.
The Thai premier has directed ministers to engage with communities in the south to understand local challenges. This initiative aims to advance policies such as the modernisation of agriculture, the cultivation of high-value crops, the promotion of sustainable high-value tourism, industrial development, the bio-circular-green economy (BCG), and cross-border trade.
These policies intend to improve the economy, society, and environment in the southern provinces. Furthermore, the prime minister will assess flood recovery efforts in the region.
Jirayu mentioned that the 38 year old Thai PM will visit the Thale Noi viewpoint in Phatthalung’s Khuan Khanun district on Monday, February 17, to evaluate water management in Songkhla Lake, focusing on flood and drought management.
Subsequently, she will visit Thai Union Seafood Co Ltd in Songkhla’s Singha Nakhon district to address issues and gather recommendations regarding Thailand’s seafood production and export processes.
Following that, PM Paetongtarn will visit Songkhla Old Town to discuss strategies for boosting tourism and developing new attractions.
Jirayu further noted the prime minister will oversee this year’s first official mobile Cabinet meeting at Prince of Songkla University in Songkhla’s Hat Yai district on Tuesday.
After the meeting, she will visit the Sadao customs checkpoint to observe border trade between Thailand and Malaysia and monitor the progress of a new road connecting to Malaysia’s Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint.
The prime minister is keen on evaluating the progress of development projects for the southern region’s east coast along the Gulf of Thailand and collecting feedback from locals to ensure the government’s policies yield practical outcomes, reported KhaoSod.
This mobile Cabinet meeting will help identify opportunities and challenges that have emerged over recent years, aiming to develop the region, which holds potential for both national and international projects.
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