ENVIRONMENT
NAN : The Nan River and two adjacent rivers will be dredged and have sluice gates installed as part of an integrated approach to tackle chronic flooding and drought in Phichit.
The proposed dredging of the Nan, old Phichit and Yom rivers has been agreed upon by provincial authorities, local leaders as well as former and serving ministers from Phichit, which borders Nan.
Former labour minister Paithoon Kaewthong yesterday said he had discussed strategies to tackle flooding and drought in Phichit recently with Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Kachornprasart, Deputy Finance Minister Pradit Phatraraprasit and community leaders.
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