Thai Cabinet Eyes ADB Loan for Irrigation System Upgrade
The Thai Cabinet is expected to approve a 95 billion baht loan from the ADB for the upgrade of irrigation systems in the lower eastern Chao Phraya River basin. The Deputy Prime Minister will chair the meeting, which also includes agenda items such as deferring the new Ministry of Transport building construction, natural disaster insurance, and petroleum exploration rights.
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