"Somsak" expects "Loy Krathong" Sukhothai, 800 million baht to be released, ready to propose to solve flooding problems.

27 Nov. 2023 5:34 p.m.

Deputy Prime Minister “Somsak” plans to propose to the Prime Minister to solve the flooding problem in Sukhothai after the barrier wall is not sufficient. Sandbags must be used instead – “Loy Krathong” Sukhothai expects to spend 700-800 million baht, considered soft power by the government.

At 1:23 p.m. on November 27 in Sukhothai Province, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister Gave an interview after leading a media team to the area to view the flood prevention project in Sukhothai Province at the foot of Phra Ruang Bridge, Thani Subdistrict, Mueang District, Sukhothai Province, that the Prime Minister would come to follow up on urgent matters. There will be a presentation of the problems of Sukhothai Province, with some walls in the area blocking water, some not having. and sandbags were placed instead to prevent flooding. But some years there is too much water to the point of being unbearable. This area can receive 550 cubic meters of water per second. But there will be periods when water overflows and flows into areas that are not healthy. which is every year Therefore, we need to look at the matter of building a concrete wall to prevent flooding. The Prime Minister is concerned, so he asked to help look at 2-3 points in Sukhothai Province.

Mr. Somsak gave an interview about organizing the Loy Krathong festival in Sukhothai Province. How much money is expected to be generated? He said that on the first day, he estimated that there would be approximately 50,000 people who would come to visit the Loy Krathong festival in Sukhothai Province, and on the day Finally, there will be a royal Krathong, many people will come. It is estimated that there will be 700-800 million baht in circulation. This figure has been estimated by agencies involved in the economy. This is considered to be a support for the government’s soft power. The events of Sukhothai Province continue. which allows us to benefit from tourism Because people come to shop, use hotels, stay and choose food to eat. As a result, villagers in the area have income.