Bangkok Post
Upper NE targeted in 5 areas
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The government is accelerating development across the upper northeastern provinces, focusing on agriculture, border trade, transport infrastructure, tourism and drug suppression to boost regional economies.
Key facts
- The government is accelerating development across the upper northeastern provinces, focusing on agriculture, border trade, transport infrastructure, tourism and drug suppression to boost regional economies.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the provinces -- Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Loei and Nong Bua Lam Phu -- had distinct economic potential that the government wanted to develop while addressing local needs.
- Speaking after a mobile cabinet meeting in Udon Thani on Tuesday, he outlined four priorities: improving agricultural production and product value, expanding border trade and regional economic links, promoting tourism, and tackling drug
- In agriculture, the government plans to improve the quality and volume of rice production, promote modern industrial uses for rubber, and develop energy crops such as oil palm, sugar cane and cassava for biofuel production.
Summary
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the provinces -- Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Loei and Nong Bua Lam Phu -- had distinct economic potential that the government wanted to develop while addressing local needs.
Speaking after a mobile cabinet meeting in Udon Thani on Tuesday, he outlined four priorities: improving agricultural production and product value, expanding border trade and regional economic links, promoting tourism, and tackling drug problems through suppression, prevention and rehabilitation.