Government House, 8 Oct – “Suang” dismisses Pheu Thai MP meeting, no agenda to track down “Pisan” after Tak Bai case nears expiration, prepares to propose compensation to the Cabinet to provide soft loans to tourism operators affected by flooding.
Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports and Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, said about the weekly MP meeting that there was no special discussion, it was a normal meeting, including no discussion of the case of Gen. Pisal Wattanawongkiri, Pheu Thai Party-list MP and former commander of the 4th Army, who was issued an arrest warrant after failing to appear as summoned in the Tak Bai case.
As for the relief measures for tourism entrepreneurs affected by the floods in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces, Mr. Surawong said that there are already measures in place.
As for the plan that needs to be presented to the Cabinet for a budget, Mr. Surawong said that it is unlikely to be completed this week, but that it is being compiled. Chiang Rai
Province already has the data, which will be used for the first round of Cabinet consideration. As for the various soft loan relief measures, they will be submitted to the Cabinet meeting next week. -317 – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency