Roi Et, The Prime Minister orders the Royal Irrigation Department. Develop irrigation systems throughout Roi Et Province. Plan long-term water management Ready to give orders to the Ministry of Agriculture Promote-provide jasmine rice seeds Use the right technology To increase productivity, quality and increase income for the people. In the afternoon of today's field visit (May 5), Prime Minister Settha Thavisin and his group traveled from Phayakkhaphum Phisai District. Maha Sarakham Province to Suvarnabhumi District Roi Et Province By coming to Ku Phra Kona Temple, Mr. Songphon Jaikrim, Governor of Roi Et Province, along with heads of government agencies and people in the area were waiting to welcome the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister's visit to the area this time followed up on water management. of Roi Et Land Development Station Suvarnabhumi District Roi Et Province To manage water to be sufficient for public consumption in the use of water for agriculture, industry, and tourism. and preserving the ecosystem This is because Roi Et Province is another area that lacks water for agriculture during the dry season. This is because the amount of rain that falls during the dry season is less. and the amount of water stored from various water resource development projects is still insufficient to meet demand. Especially in the lower area of ??Roi Et Province. In the Thung Kula Rong Hai District which is an important source of jasmine rice cultivation in the province The Prime Minister stated that farming is important for the people's stomachs. But if the water is not good, crops cannot be grown. Therefore ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to study and consider appropriate and urgent projects to develop the irrigation system throughout the province. Plan long-term water management for the maximum benefit of the people for consumption and use to make a living. For the development of Thung Kula Rong Hai land, which is a vast area of ??the northeastern region. Its territory covers 5 provinces and has the po tential to develop jasmine rice. which is the main economic crop of Thailand The Prime Minister ordered the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Integrate with relevant agencies Develop and promote the cultivation of jasmine rice to have better quality. To increase income, increase productivity, and raise income levels for farmers. including land and water management Suitable for growing jasmine rice. Provide adequate water sources so that farmers can maintain the quality of their produce throughout the year. Procure high quality jasmine rice seeds and use appropriate technology to increase yield and quality, increasing income for the people. In terms of marketing and sales, cooperate with relevant departments to develop marketing plans. Promote the sale of jasmine rice in markets around the world. Including promoting processing to increase product value for farmers. In order to create an additional source of income for farmers. The Prime Minister then listened to the plan for the water delivery and mai ntenance project Siew Yai, which was divided into 4 projects, consisting of dredging Lam Siaw Yai, Borabue District, Maha Sarakham Province, Phon Sai District, Roi Et Province, dredging Lam Tao, Kaset Wisai District. Roi Et Province, dredging a dry creek Kaset Wisai District Roi Et Province and the Lam Li Tao rubber weir maintenance project Kaset Wisai District Roi Et Province which will help agricultural areas in Maha Sarakham Province and Roi Et Province, 200,000 rai, flood relief 20,000 rai, water storage volume 8,950,000 cubic meters, and also helps for consumption. Can also be consumed . Source: Thai News Agency