Prologue of the meeting Cabinet travels in Phayao

Phayao Province, "Seththa" leads the cabinet team wearing a dark pink and purple lac-dyed cotton shirt with a Sarapee Prachum flower pattern. Cabinet travels in Phayao Prepare to consider projects and investment strategies in 4 provinces in the upper northern region, 11 projects, with a budget of 90,558 million baht. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chairing the off-site official cabinet meeting (traveling cabinet) at Phaya Ngam Muang Auditorium. University of Phayao The Prime Minister and the Cabinet wore dark pink and purple local cotton shirts. Natural dye from shellac which are the colors of Phayao Province Decorated with Saraphi flower pattern. Phayao Province Tree The Prime Minister visited the booths of various agencies that displayed local products such as local fabrics, agricultural products, coffee beans, while during a visit to the booth of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Mr. S. Thapanee Kiatpaiboon, TAT Governor, reported on th e progress of opening the TAT Phayao Provincial Office. which the Prime Minister emphasized that Please open the office in time before the winter. which will be in line with the tourism season of the northern region. The Prime Minister said in an interview that this morning he went to give alms to monks. I didn't ask for any blessings. The monks gave me a blessing. Today the atmosphere is good. I believe the dust should be better too. As for the meeting agenda for the 2nd/2024 official traveling Cabinet meeting to be held in Phayao Province between 18-19 March 2024, there are interesting agenda items such as: Joint Public-Private Sector Committee or the Northern Region Group Prepare to propose projects and investment strategies in 4 provinces in the upper northern region 2 consisting of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae and Nan as an agenda for consideration. 11 projects with a budget of 90,558 million baht, divided into agricultural proposal projects of 163 million baht, consist of 1. Agricultural Innovation Cente r City Project. Safety and high value future food industry of Eastern Lanna 2.Project to promote the modification of longan trees To develop the potential of longan farmers towards sustainable development. 3. Project to establish a high-value green agricultural economy, environment and ecosystem development center. 4. Project to develop the potential of producing alternative crops according to spatial water management guidelines. Projects in trade, investment, and border economy, worth 89,868 million baht, consist of 1. Policy push for the development of the Northern Economic Corridor (NEC) to cover provinces within the Upper Northern Province Group 2 2. Increase the potential of area development. and strengthening the competitive opportunities of the Upper Northern Province Group 2 by connecting the Eastern Lanna rail transport network. 3. Project to develop border trade checkpoints within groups of provinces 4. Logistics system development project to link trade, investment, tourism and industry. and develo pment of infrastructure of the Upper Northern Province Group 2 5. Highway Development Project No. 1202, Control Section 0200, San Ton Naen-Pa Daed Section, between km. 404600-km. 421100, Rong Chang Subdistrict, Pa Daet District, Chiang Rai Province For important project proposals that are ready and completed within 1 year (Quick Win), the amount of 50 million baht consists of: 1. Gastronomy tourism potential development project to raise the level of local food to health tourism, 20 million baht. 2. The A Cup to Village project increases the capacity for innovation in tea and coffee. To promote sustainable creative and cultural tourism, 15 million baht and 3. Project to upgrade health products and services of the Upper Northern Province Group 2, another 15 million baht. Phayao Province proposes a project to improve infrastructure for creative tourism, worth 26 million baht, a project to upgrade the production of high-value agricultural products and products according to the market approach, bringing in innov ations to increase income, worth 23 million baht, with a total value of 2 projects of more than 50 million baht, and an important project according to Need 30 projects with a total budget of 10,696 million baht, such as pushing for the creation of Phayao Airport. In this part, preliminary spatial studies of the Department of Airports have begun. The suitable area is Dok Khamtai District, an area of ??approximately 2,800 rai. Nan Province proposes a project to increase competitiveness and raise the level of Nan tourism to high quality tourism, 19 million baht, Nan Old Living City Project. Creative pollution-free project, 18 million baht, safe and high-value agricultural project, 15 million baht, and important projects according to the needs of the FTI, 3 projects, 11,736 million baht, Phrae Province proposes a project to promote and develop tourism in the old city of Phrae, 45 million baht, project to upgrade production in the sector. Agriculture to add value of 5 million baht and important projects according to needs Total of 17 projects, budget 177 million baht, Chiang Rai Province. Propose a project to promote creative tourism. Chiang Rai Health City, 50 million baht, while important projects that are the needs of the FTI are 7 projects with a budget of 2,278 million baht, covering tourism development projects. Natural resources and environment projects and trade and investment in the border economy. Source: Thai News Agency