Several quality-of-life missions in the northern provinces of Phayao and Lampang were recently followed up on by the government.
Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan was informed on state operations in the areas, where the emphasis is now on drugs control and the eradication of encroachments into protected forests and national parks.
The deputy premier expressed satisfaction with the government’s push to allow local inhabitants to work in regions of protected land and national parks. At the now, the initiative covers 58,000 rai of land, giving roughly 14,300 households with areas they may legally use for agricultural purposes.
General Prawit asked officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, as well as other relevant agencies, to join their efforts in tackling the forest encroachment issue, while simultaneously supporting career development programs for people.
Furthermore, he directed local governments to prepare for anticipated forest fires and PM2.5 problems during the forthcoming dry season.
In terms of narcotics suppression, he stated that it was critical to emphasize community strength, particularly among educational institutions, through encouraging societal attitudes against illicit drugs and addictive substances.
