The Cabinet agreed in principle with the proposals made by Deputy Prime Minister (Somkid Jatusripitak), Chairman of the National Geo-Informatics Board on (draft) National Geo-Informatics Master Plan, and 10 aspects of Geo-Informatics Standards. The National Geo-Informatics Board and concerned agencies are to use them as operational guideline, by focusing on implementation of Big Data, One-Map, urban planning, and other related matters.
National Geo-Informatics Master Plan is drafted for the development of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). It consists of 5 key components: (1) Policy (2) fundamental geographic data set (FGDA) (3) Standards (4) National Geographic Information System (Clearinghouse / Portal) and (5) Geographic Availability (Capacity).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Board of Directors for development of Thailand to become a medical hub, as proposed by Ministry of Public Health, and four sub-committees for the development of Thailand as wellness hub, medical service hub, academic hub, and product hub).
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Ministry of Justice as followed:
1. Approved Program for strengthening and enhancing cooperation with neighboring countries on eradication and suppression of narcotics production and international drug trafficking network in 2017, to provide financial aid to the neighboring countries. (Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) for a total budget of 20 million baht.
2. Authorize Secretary-General of Office of the Narcotics Control Board for approval on related projects, plans, activities, budget, and financial support under the program framework.
3. Authorize Secretary-General of Office of the Narcotics Control Board to approve for disbursement of budget, as financial support to Myanmar’s Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control through Minister Counselor on Drug Control in Yangon
The Cabinet approved extension of bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Japan to develop Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) to up until December 31, 2030, as proposed by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization is to coordinate with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to proceed accordingly.
Bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Japan to develop Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is aimed to establish JCM mechanism to build partnership on low carbon growth through investment, use of technological products and services, and low carbon infrastructure.
The Cabinet agreed with the following proposals made by Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives:
1. Approved drafting of an agreement between Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Department of Livestock of Thailand. Should there be any amendment, if not effecting gist of the document, or against the benefits of Thailand or principles approved by the Cabinet, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is authorized to proceed accordingly.
2. Director-General of Department of Livestock or his representative is authorized as signatory
Under the agreement between Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Department of Livestock of Thailand, the Department of Livestock is tasked to organize a meeting of “Central Authority on Management of Animal Genetic of Southeast Asia Region” in Chiang Mai with FAO’s subsidy for the organization fee in an amount not exceeding 30,000 U.S. dollars.
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives as follows:
1. Agreed on Thailand's position in the 5th Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly (GSP) held in Rome, Italy during June 20-22, 2017, and acknowledged list of the Thai delegation to attend the Assembly.
2. Authorized the Thai delegation to conduct negotiation with representatives other member countries and GSP on the basis of Thailand's position in the aforementioned Assembly.
Thailand’s position is to support implementations for achievement of sustainable development goals, promotion of participation of all sectors in sustainable management of land resources, and mapping out cooperation guideline at the regional and international levels as follows: 1) Mobilization of voluntary approach for sustainable land management (VGSSM); 2) Participation in International Network of Black Soils; 3) Participation in International Network of Soil Information Institutions (INSII); 4) Preparation of Global Soil Organic Carbon Mapping; and 5) Progress Report of ASP - Establishment of Center of Excellence on Soil Research.
--Cabinet Meeting (Prayut Chan-o-cha) Jun 20, 2017--