Sa Kaeo, The Prime Minister rushes to build the Thai-Cambodian friendship bridge. Adjusting work at border crossing points, meeting with the Governor of Banteay Meanchey Opening the way for Sa Kaeo residents with boarding passes to reach Siem Reap Province.
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and the delegation visited the Thai-Cambodia Friendship Bridge area. (Ban Nong Ian - Stung Bot) to follow up on the progress of the CIQ building construction area of the Customs Department, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province. Mr. Settha mentioned the construction of the cross-border bridge that was delayed, saying that from reports from department officials Customs is aware that the original contractor has breached the contract. causing the need to find a new contractor Therefore ordered the Customs Department to expedite the process to be completed quickly. because it is considered urgent Because the bridge on the Cambodian side has been completed. But there has been no progress on the Thai side. and urged to sue the old contractor who breached the contract and urged Mr. Chayatham Phromsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport Accelerate the construction of bridges and border crossing buildings to be completed simultaneously. to achieve efficient use
Additionally, officials have reported problems with collecting toll fees with international contracts. To be used for maintenance of border crossing bridges which Cambodia does not charge. But there will be a call from Thailand. Mr. Settha said he is afraid there will be problems in the future. Therefore, it will be given to Mr. Suriya. Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport Go consider and look at the details in this matter.
Then the Prime Minister and his group traveled to the government center. At the permanent border crossing point at Ban Khlong Luek, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, Mr. Settha listened to a briefing on the progress of work from relevant agencies in the area.
Mr. Settha said that the main policy of the government is to promote international trade and wants Sa Kaeo Province to be a one-stop service center. To facilitate both transportation and trade, there is still a lack of equipment, software, and other things in operation. The transportation and trade here is over 100,000 million baht per year, a very high volume. Therefore, it is not just about facilitating road infrastructure, but also about software. and One Stop Service It's important.
As for the proposal for the area to establish a Thai consulate at Siem Reap city Cambodia and making a passport At this border crossing point, coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. What is the idea of this? Can it be done? Whatever can be done, do it first. Because more than 10 million people enter and leave this area each year, there should be a center for making passports here. To facilitate
Reporters reported that then Mr. Settha, Mr. Suriya and Ms. Pimpattra Went on foot to the Friendship Bridge area. To meet with Mr. Um Riatrei, Governor of Banteay Meanchey Province. Take a photo together and had a friendly conversation with Mr. Settha saying that it was considered cooperation between the two countries in cooperation. Because the two countries are considered to be very dear to each other, therefore, trade is an important matter. A meeting in which the Thai side itself tried to develop both the Cambodian and Thai borders. To raise the level of trade, I would like to ask the provincial governor about entry-exit and various things related to customs. Immigration is asking for help to make it better. For convenience in trading
Meanwhile, Mr. Um said that he had a meeting with Mr. Humnet. Prime Minister of Cambodia and gave one policy: Next, speed up the process. Thai people living in Sa Kaeo Province must carry a boarding pass to go to Siem Reap Province.
Source: Thai News Agency