Last night, Thailand’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Srettha Thavisin, made a visit to a lively night market in Khon Kaen, which piqued the curiosity of superstitious locals on the lookout for lucky lottery numbers. The visit was marked by interactions with local traders who were enjoying their evening meals.
Accompanied by a group that included Sermsak Pongpanich, Minister of Culture, Precha Phonphanich (the son of Sermsak), and Suriya Chuengrungrueangkit, Minister of Transport, PM Srettha arrived at the bustling night market on Ruamchit Road in Khon Kaen at 7:30 pm. They were warmly received by former constituency candidates, Chatchaval Promratham and Rampamamas Teechatananont.
The Prime Minister’s arrival in a black car with the license plate 5558 drew the attention of the public, who eagerly photographed the license plate, hoping for luck in the upcoming government lottery draw on September 16.
As they strolled through the market, the 61-year-old PM engaged in conversations with local vendors, inquiring about the market’s ambiance. He assured the locals that the government would expedite efforts to improve their living conditions. Additionally, he savored various dishes from local stalls, including desserts and pork skewers, expressing his satisfaction with the delectable flavors.
After the market tour, PM Srettha granted an interview in which he praised the market’s bustling trade atmosphere. He noted that many people were eagerly anticipating the government’s digital wallet initiative. Some had also voiced concerns about the nation’s drug problems, a significant issue for the government.
Tomorrow, PM Srettha and his officials will pay their respects at the Khon Kaen City Pillar Shrine. Following this, they will monitor the drought situation and water levels at the Ubolratana Dam in Ubolratana district, check agricultural produce prices, and hold meetings with locals to address their concerns.
During the visit, the Prime Minister mentioned that he had met with Khon Kaen Governor Kraisorn Kongchalard and the deputy governor of Kalasin to discuss flooding concerns in certain districts. He expressed his concern but anticipated that water levels would decrease within three days. He also mentioned that the Minister of Agriculture was coordinating relief efforts.
PM Srettha further announced plans to address the critical issues of flooding and drought in a meeting scheduled for tomorrow at the Ubol Ratana Dam. He highlighted that currently, only half of the water in the Ubol Ratana and Chulabhorn dams was available for use.
Additionally, the Prime Minister commented on the proposed rail link from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, indicating that if all goes as planned, the project could commence as early as Tuesday. The government is eager to expedite any projects that can be completed promptly.
