“Somsak” talks about the Southern Border Islamic Leaders Association Emphasizes the importance of the government “Economy-Education-Drugs” reveals that the southern border areas will join with 15,000 families of “100,000 cows” who hope to help solve the problem of poverty.

On April 28, 2024, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, revealed that he had the opportunity to meet the Association of Islamic Leaders of the Southern Borders, led by Mr. Halbutao Hile, President of the association, where the development of the areas discussion border With representatives of the Association of Islamic Leaders of the Southern Border It shows the problems in the southern border areas. Both economic and educational problems, which still have a lot of inequality. Therefore, I would like to ask the government to help take care of vulnerable groups as well. Including the problem of the drug, what measures are being considered at the moment It is still not as effective as it should be.

Mr. Somsak said that he had put pressure on the Association of Islamic Leaders of the Southern Borders that the government welcomes all suggestions. To lead to concrete solutions In his role of overseeing the Southern Border Regions Administrative Center (SBPAC), he will be involved in the development of the southern border areas. By solving economic problems or solving the problems of poverty He has given orders since he took new responsibilities. Until it was known that there are more than 45,000 low-income families in the SBPAC area, so there is a policy to promote careers. which he has brought in the responsible organizations such as municipal funds that have made the project 100 billion cows To give an additional role to the people This project has been approved by the Cabinet. which will help 100,000 families in the southern border areas About 15,000 families will be involved in the project.

“Regarding education I would like to confirm that the government gives full importance to this. I had the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Malaysian Minister. Regarding the drug problem I changed the law while I was Minister of Justice to increase measures to seize the assets of drug traffickers. As over 80% of inmates in prison are young people, we need to break the cycle of drug trafficking by seizing assets. In the past, before the building could be seized it would take many years. But right now I am the Deputy Prime Minister. The President of the Supreme Court met to discuss the establishment of the Court of Appeal for Drug Cases To speed up the trial of drug cases. He will be able to help break the cycle of drug trafficking,” said Mr. Somsak.