webfact Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 DPM Narong observes progress in public works in Krabi KRABI, 8 September 2016 (NNT)-Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Narong Pipatanasai has visited Krabi province to attend a meeting and observe progress in public service works being undertaken in the province. Admiral Narong and the Inspector General of the Inspector-General's Office 7 presided over the meeting at Krabi City Hall which the provincial Governor, Pinit Boonlert, and relevant agencies attended. They were briefed on the progress of projects involving waste management, the implementation of economic stimulus measures to help farmers and poor families, and the work of the Dam Rong Tham Center in solving social issues. The Deputy Prime Minister said he will continue to promote waste treatment efforts in Krabi as around 600,000 tons of waste still remains untreated. The Office of Muang Krabi Municipality has already requested 25 million baht from a relevant agency to address the problem but the request is still pending approval. The Admiral later expressed concern over tourist safety following explosions and the incidence of arson in seven of the southern provinces last month. He has instructed all safety units to do their best to ensure safety for tourists. -- nnt 2016-09-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 600,000 tons of trash weighs down Krabi Phuket Gazette Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Narong Pipatanasai. Photo: Chutharat Plerin KRABI: Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Narong Pipatanasai was in Krabi today to see what can be done about 600,000 tons of untreated waste piling up in the province. Admiral Narong met with Krabi Governor Pinit Boonlert and other provincial agencies at Krabi City Hall to discuss waste management measures as well as to observe progress on other public works undertaken by the province. Krabi Municipality has requested 25 million baht in funding from relevant agencies to address the trash and waste problem and is waiting for that to be approved, it was reported. Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/600000-tons-trash-weighs-down-Krabi/65533?desktopversion -- © Copyright Phuket Gazette 2016-09-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 When you make money out of tourism you need to have the basics like rubbish disposal sorted , but not in Thailand it seems tale take and ruin is the mantra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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