The Cabinet met on Tuesday July 25, 2017, at Command Building I, Government House. Some of the resolutions are as follows:
Title: (Draft) master plan on Phu Tub Berk land management (2017-2022)
The cabinet agreed with the (draft) master plan on Phu Tub Berk land management (2017-2022) as proposed by Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
The draft master plan specifies land usage in Phu Tub Berk with an aim to restore forest area, uplift quality of life of the local people, and promote earnings from eco-tourism.
The draft master plan consists of 6 primary plans:
1) Phu Tub Berk land management;
2) management of temporary-permitted land;
3) residential area management plan;
4) productive land management;
5) forest management; and
6) common space management.
Title: Budget request for 2017 scheme for promotion of rubber use in public sector
The cabinet approved proposals made by Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives as follows:
1. Approved 2017 scheme for promotion of rubber use in public sector
2. Approved FY2017 budget of 1,851.022 million Baht to be allocated to Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Tourism and Sports for the implementation of the scheme
This is in accordance with the Prime Minister’s order for all public agencies to review their need for use of rubber and rubber products, and submit budget request for rubber procurement before the end of FY2017 in order to promote domestic use of rubber, and decrease export dependence.
The cabinet approved the following proposals made by Ministry of Labor:
1. Approved (Draft) CLMVT Joint Declaration on Safe Migration to be endorsed at the 2nd CLMVT ministerial meeting on labor.
2. Authorize Minister of Labor to endorse the (Draft) CLMVT Joint Declaration on Safe Migration on behalf of Thailand.
3. Should there be an amendment, if not affecting gist of the document or against the country’s benefits and the principle approved by the cabinet, Ministry of Labor is authorized to proceed, and later inform the cabinet of the amendment.
1. Enhancing cooperation on safe migration management
2. Promoting legal border crossing and employment under bilateral agreement
3. Addressing problems related to irregular migration and unprotected labor in a systematic manner
4. Creating public awareness on safe migration
5. Developing pre-departure training courses on basic knowledge and skills, such as language, culture, employment contract, local laws and prohibitions, etc.
6. Promoting responsibilities on safe migration among stakeholders at the country of origin and destination
Title: Plan of Action for ASEAN - China Education Cooperation 2017 – 2020
The cabinet approved Plan of Action for ASEAN - China Education Cooperation 2017 – 2020. Should there be an amendment, if not affecting gist of the document or against the country’s benefits and the principle approved by the cabinet, Ministry of Education is authorized to proceed without having to resubmit to the cabinet for its consideration.
Plan of Action for ASEAN - China Education Cooperation 2017 – 2020 specifies joint efforts between the two parties in upgrading education cooperation in 6 aspects:
1) promote cooperation at all levels;
2) promote movement and exchange of students, language, and culture;
3) promote exchange of educational personnel;
4) promoted vocational cooperation;
5) produce and develop talents through student exchanges and activities; and
6) other aspects of cooperation.
--Cabinet Meeting (Prayut Chan-o-cha) July 25, 2017--