PUBLISHED: 17 Jan 2025 at 04: 00
In order to boost the economy in the southern regions, Prime Minister Paetongtarn” Ung Ing” Shinawatra has pledged to expedite development projects and increase local residents ‘ chances of earning money.
The prime minister convened a meeting in Narathiwat yesterday to discuss progress being made on growth jobs in the southwestern border regions, including the Outfit Yai-Sungai Kolok double-track railroad project and the development of a horizontal bridge over the Kolok River in the Narathiwat area.
The trip marked the president’s second attend to the southern regions of Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala.
Ms. Paetongtarn stated that during the visit, she wanted to hear from local residents straight so the government could help them with their issues.
” The government has given great value to promoting decentralization because local authorities are more in tune with people and are more knowledgeable about their needs and preferences,” she said.
She also emphasized the need for specific organizations to ensure that Narathiwat’s transportation creation initiatives don’t run into cost overruns.
She claimed that Malaysia and the state had reached a procurement agreement with Malaysia regarding the construction of a horizontal bridge over the Kolok River in Sungai Kolok. Construction is scheduled to begin in June and take 24 weeks.
According to Ms. Paetongtarn, the Outfit Yai-Sungai Kolok double-track rail venture will benefit the area as it will facilitate faster items transportation, adding that the government is making the most of cutting-edge technology to enhance the transportation system.
In particular, the import of agricultural make is a concern as the state is looking for ways to market land develop and enhance farmer’s income, she said.
She stated that the government is willing to grant scholarships to students who want to pursue careers in the fields of emerging industries, which have the ability to stimulate important business growth.
Ms. Paetongtarn also presided over the beginning of a debt settlement good for students owed to the Student Loan Fund, which was held by the Justice Ministry at Narathiwat’s Princess of Naradhiwas University. More than 2, 000 SLF borrowers turned up for the event, which aimed to assist them in lowering their debts through debt reduction.