The Cabinet met on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Command Building I, Government House. Some of the resolutions are as follows:
The Cabinet approved in principle the 20-year housing development strategy (B.E. 2560 - 2579), as proposed by Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. The Ministry and concerned agencies are to implement the strategy accordingly.
The Strategy’s vision is that "All Thai people will have a home and good quality of life by 2036."
It consists of 5 key strategies as follows:
1st Strategy: Developing standard housing
2nd Strategy: Strengthening financial system and housing loans
3rd Strategy: Enhancing integrated housing management
4th Strategy: Empowering sustainable communities
5th Strategy: Promoting environmental management for better quality of Life
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Ministry of Social Development and Human Security as follows:
Agreed with the Policy, Strategy and Measure for the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking (No. 2) B.E. 2560 - 2564
All relevant agencies are ordered to work on respective action plan in accordance with the Policy, Strategy and Measure for the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking (No. 2) B.E. 2560 - 2564
Bureau of the Budget is to allocate budget for the implementation of Policy, Strategy and Measure for the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking (No. 2) B.E. 2560 – 2564
The Policy, Strategy and Measure for the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking (No. 2) B.E. 2560 – 2564 consists of the following 5 key strategies:
1. Development of policy and mobilization mechanism
2. Litigation
3. Protection and assistance
4. Prevention
5. Cooperation with partners and networks
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Ministry of Digital Economy and Society as follows:
Agreed with the Draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand and the International Telecommunication Union to Establish a Framework of Cooperation on the Digital Thailand
Minister of Digital Economy and Society is authorized as signatory should the other party’s signatory be Secretary-General of International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and Permanent-Secretary of Digital Economy and Society is authorized as signatory should a representative of Secretary-General of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) be authorized as signatory.
The gist of the Draft MOU aims to express joint intent that is not legally binding, to strengthen mutual cooperation on digital economy and society. The MOU will go into effect on the date of signing and shall remain in full force and effect until written notice is given by either Party.
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs as follows:
1. Approved the signing and ratification of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
2. Minister of Foreign Affairs or his representative is authorized as signatory.
3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to issue Full Powers to signatory in 2.
4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to proceed in accordance with relevant procedures for ratification.
5. Office of the National Security Council is authorized as the country’s main agency for the implementations in accordance with Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons after ratification.
6. Approved in principle budget allocation to National Security Council and relevant government agencies.
Gist of the Treaty underscore the importance of the prohibition of nuclear weapons, and public awareness and humanitarian principle on the elimination of nuclear weapons.
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs as follows:
Approved draft document on Thailand’s position at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Should there be an amendment, if not affecting gist of the document or against the benefits of Thailand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is authorized to proceed accordingly without further approval from the cabinet.
The draft document list 9 items of Thailand’s priority based on UNGA’s agenda as follows:
A - Economic growth and sustainable development
B - Peace and international security
C - Africa Development
D – Human rights
E - Humanitarian aid
F - Justice and international law
G – Arms reduction
H - Controlled substance, prevention of all forms of international crime and counterterrorism
I – other management.
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Royal Thai Police as follows:
Agreed with the Draft Manila Declaration to Combat the Rise of Radicalization and Violent Extremism and Draft ASEAN Declaration to Combat Cybercrime to be endorsed at the 11th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime during September 18-21, 2017 in Manila, Philippines
Should there be any amendment, if not affecting gist of the documents, Royal Thai Police is authorized to proceed accordingly without further approval from the cabinet.
The Cabinet approved proposals made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs as follows:
Approved draft ASEAN Regional Integration Support from the EU (ARISE Plus). Should there be an amendment, if not affecting gist of the documents or against the benefits of Thailand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is authorized to proceed accordingly without further approval from the cabinet.
ASEAN Secretary-General or his representative is authorized as signatory. Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to notify ASEAN Secretariat through Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN in Jakarta that Thai government endorsed the draft document and its signatory.
--Cabinet Meeting (Prayut Chan-o-cha) September 12, 2017--