The federal government has insisted it really is open to opinions through all stakeholders within the Chana industrial project in Songkhla, among controversy over the cabinet’s resolution to continue development.
Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek stated the Office of the National Economics and Interpersonal Development Council may have a Strategic Environmental Evaluation (SEA) of the Chana project carried out to examine proposals by civil groups.
On June twenty one, the cabinet reversed a decision, as per the promise to the resistance group, to halt improvement on the Chana commercial project until a SEA was completed. Songkhla business council petitioned the government on Saturday to press upon with the project.
Other role model city projects aimed at stimulating the southern economy which have passed study criteria and public authorization, include a self-reliant town in Betong area of Yala, an agricultural industry city in Nong Chik of Pattani as well as a cross-border trade city in Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat.
Meanwhile, the particular Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC) is encouraging people to cultivate coconuts and palm trees on empty land, as well as increase giant mud crabs and cattle, Ms Rachada said.
According to the SBPAC, coconuts and crabs are recommended because of high market need, and the giant range are in even greater demand.
So far, it has been raised within 30 communities plus made 30 mil baht in earnings. The government is also concentrating on the production of five hundred, 000 chickens per month for halal food.
“To enhance cross-border trade at the Sungai Kolok project in Narathiwat, the government is pushing for checkpoints to become tax-free after 26, 000 Thai plus foreign visitors that passes from May five to June twenty six, ” Ms Rachada said.
“The project is aimed at benefiting locals plus securing their wellbeing and income, so it plays a critical part and will be improved to fulfill needs of people. inch
In June, Songkhla’s Shared Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking called on Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon to back the Chana project.