House, "Rudklao" reveals that the Cabinet has approved extending the duration of the Khlong Luang Reservoir Project, Chonburi Province, and the Kiew Kho Ma Project, 2 projects. Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives) proposed to request approval to extend the period for the implementation of two large irrigation projects, which the Cabinet meeting (7 May 2024) resolved to approve the extension of period. Time to carry out the project as proposed by the Ministry of Education Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said: Due to problems and obstacles from the Covid-19 situation where a state of emergency has been declared, limiting travel movement to a limited circle. As a result, contractors face a shortage of construction materials and machinery. Not enough tools and unable to move workers to the construction site. In addition, as for the Khlong Lua ng Reservoir Project, It is also caused by the geography. and land use has changed from before Therefore, it is necessary to amend the construction plan to be consistent with the current land use conditions. and reduce the impact on people in the area In addition, in the process of acquiring land, some property owners did not accept the compensation price for their property set by the government and did not agree to allow them to use the area. Including some plots of land facing legal problems. Due to the aforementioned obstacles, the RID through the Royal Irrigation Department has approved the extension of the contract period and approved the waiver of fines from amending the contract amendment form. and to be given the right to set a fine rate of 0 percent according to measures to assist entrepreneurs during the Covid-19 epidemic of both projects as well. From the aforementioned facts and problems, the Royal Irrigation Department (Royal Irrigation Department) therefore has the need to extend the implementa tion period for large irrigation projects under the original project budget for 2 projects: (1) Khlong Luang Reservoir Project. Chonburi Province Propose to request approval to extend the period from the original 14 years (fiscal year 2010-2023) to 17 years (fiscal year 2010-2026) and the Kiew Kho Ma Project, Lampang Province, from the original 19 years (fiscal year 2023). 2005-2023) to 22 years (fiscal year 2005-2026) 'Large irrigation projects are intended to be used as water sources. Both for cultivation areas, consumption, industry, livestock, and maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. and is a place to relax It can also be used as a new tourist attraction in the future,' Mrs. Radklao said. Source: Thai News Agency