Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai government has selected 10 projects to be highlighted as part of celebrations for the 72nd birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister, on July 5 gave details of the projects, which aim at developing the country’s forests, water resources, and people and are being carried out throughout the year.
The forest-related projects include one by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to improve Nong Bon Lake Park and 72 pocket parks, and a plan by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to grow 72 million trees to restore forest areas.
Those aimed at preserving water resources include the Interior Ministry’s project to renovate 10 canals, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's project to create large groundwater resources to deal with drought; and a scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture to improve 72 rivers sustainably.
The people-focused initiatives include projects to donate blood, provide clean water to schools, provide 72 pieces of equipment for the disabled, improve 72 hospitals and first aid stations, and improve people’s lives by providing them with land where they can live and earn a living./.
