“Somsak” goes to Khun Mae Wei’s house. Participated in the establishment of the Ethnic Ethnic Lifestyle Protected Area No. 22, insisting that the government attach importance to quality of life – law, and ordered ONWR to expedite plans to develop water resources to help ethnic groups. On April 26, 2024, Mr. Somsak Thepsu Tin Deputy Prime Minister As the chairman of the committee driving the restoration of the way of life of the sea gypsy and Karen ethnic groups, together with Mr. Surasee Kittimonthon, secretary-general of the National Water Resources Office (ONT), Pol. Maj. Gen. Banphot Mungkhobklang, deputy police commissioner. Border Patrol, and Mr. Apinant Thamsena, Manager of Social Communications and Public Policy Driving, Sirindhorn Anthropology Center (Public Organization) visited the area of Ban Khun Mae Wei (Mae Por Khee), Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, with the heads of government agencies. Civil society network Brothers and sisters of the Karen ethnic group, Ban Khun Mae Wei (Mae Por Khee), Mr. Ditchai Santikul, former deputy president of the Tak Provincial Administrative Organization. and Mr. Chainarong Madet, a local politician welcome Reporters reported that This time Mr. Somsak’s visit to the area had to take a helicopter from Mae Sot International Airport. To open the work of establishing a protected area for the way of life of ethnic groups. Ban Khun Mae Wei (Mae Por Khee) because the distance to enter the area is difficult. As well as being a witness to the recording of the MOU with 22 agencies such as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Ministry of Social Development and Human Security) etc. At the same time, there was also an area visit to follow up on the automatic telemetry system. It is a tool used to collect data on water situations and water management plans. Warning of flooding, Mr. Somsak said he was very pleased to visit and meet his brothers and sisters. Karen ethnic group Participating in the establishment of the Ban Khun Mae Wei Ethnic Lifestyle Protected Area (Mae Por Khee) as the 22nd Ethnic Ethnic Lifestyle Protected Area is considered very welcome. On behalf of the government, I would like to confirm that Mr. Settha Thavisin, the Prime Minister, attaches great importance to the issue of ethnic groups. The Prime Minister wants to develop the quality of life. Accepting diversity of identities Equality and basic rights that ethnic groups will receive. Mr. Somsak further said that regarding the law The government has pushed for the Act to Protect and Promote the Way of Life of Ethnic Ethnic Groups. The government presented the draft to the House of Representatives on February 28, 2024. The meeting passed a resolution of 414 votes and accepted the principles in one agenda. At present, the draft law It is being considered by the Special Committee together with the draft law. From the public sector and political parties, there are a total of 5 documents. This shows that every sector gives importance to all brothers and sisters. And I hope this legislation can be completed quickly. “I confirm that The government provides equal support to all ethnic groups. In order to live together with honor and dignity and want to see ethnic groups have a better quality of life, have income, and have land to farm. Therefore, everyone must cooperate with government agencies. Moving forward for the community to create benefits in the area and to participate in management in their own area Today’s establishment will help promote the conservation of natural resources. And most importantly, it creates stability for life. able to rely on oneself And I still hope that it won’t be long now. If everyone works together, we will have an ethnic way of life protected area at the 23rd level,” said the Deputy Prime Minister. Mr. Surasee revealed that from following up in the area of ONWR found problems with water for consumption not being of good quality. From now on, we will follow up and coordinate with agencies to expedite corrective action. In addition, Mr. Somsak also said that Ban Khun Mae Wei has been a historical area for more than 425 years. At this time there are 276 people, 51 households, an area of 8,386 rai, mostly engaged in shifting agriculture. Therefore, at this time the government by the Cabinet with the Prime Minister Settha is the leader Approved the 100 billion cattle project To give fellow farmers additional income and a better quality of life. At the same time, this area is suitable for raising livestock. Because cows don’t destroy trees. Therefore, we will coordinate with the Village Fund to understand. and passed on knowledge to the brothers and sisters of Ban Khun Mae Wei that How can I join the project? Reporters reported that In visiting the area, the Kosaenlan project received a lot of attention. from ethnic brothers and sisters because they saw it as an opportunity At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister A rope to measure the weight of cattle was also given as a souvenir.
