วันอาทิตย์ที่ 18 ธันวาคม 2565
The cabinet met on December 13, 2022.
Some of the resolutions are as follows:
Title:Higher education planfornationalmanpower production and development (2021-2027) (revisedversion 2023-2027), and(draft)National Science Research and Innovation Plan(2023-2027)
The cabinet approvedHigher education plan for national manpower production and development (2021-2027) (revised version 2023-2027), and (draft) National Science Research and Innovation Plan (2023-2027), as proposed byNational Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council.
Gist
1.Higher education plan for national manpower production and development (2021-2027) (revised version 2023-2027)comprises 3 strategies (Capacity Building,Research Ecosystem Building, andHigher Education Transformation), 7 flagship policies, and 3 flagship mechanisms.
2.(Draft) National Science Research and Innovation Plan (2023-2027)comprises 4 strategies, that is, 1) promotingvalue-addedeconomy and a creative economyfor national economic development,sustainable competitiveness and self-reliancethrough adoptingscience,research and innovation; 2)upgrading society and environmentto enhance capability in addressing challenges, andinadaptingtoglobal changesthrough adoptingscience research and innovation; 3)developingadvanced science, technology, research and innovation to create new opportunities and the country’s readiness toward the future; and 4)developing manpower and science,research and innovationinstitutionsasfoundation for the driving of nationaleconomic and social developmentthrough adoptingscience research and innovation
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Title:Public private partnership (PPP Gross Cost) for operation and maintenance (O&M) of Motorway No. 82 (M82)
The cabinetapprovedanimplementation of thepublic private partnership (PPP Gross Cost) for operation and maintenance (O&M) of Motorway No. 82 (M82),as proposed by Ministry of Transport. Under the PPP Gross Cost scheme, bidding will be opened for the private sector to invest in M82’s O&M in accordance with the principle set by Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Committee, and related laws and regulations.
Gist
M82, route BangKhunThian- BanPhaeo, has the distance of 24.7 km, and is now under construction. The construction of this motorway route is divided into two phases. The first phase is BangKhunThian-Ekkachai, for which the budget has been allocated from FYs2020-2022 and the constructionis expected to complete in 2023. The second phase isEkkachai- BanPhaeounder FY2022-2024 budget. The construction of the second phase is expected to complete in 2025.
ThePPP Gross Cost scheme for M82’s O&M covers designing, construction, installation of systems and components related to M82 project, operation and maintenance of civil work (financed by the Government) and M&E (invested by private entity). M82’s O&M components include Full Control of Access, Closed Toll System, and M-Flow System. M82 will have 6 exit points, and features central offices buildings, maintenance units, operation and maintenance center, and patrol and rescue center. The period of PPP Gross Cost scheme for M82’s O&M will be no longer than 32 years.
Title: Request forapproval ofJoint Leaders’ Statement of ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit 2022
The cabinet approved theJoint Leaders’ Statement of ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit 2022. Should there be an amendment in parts that are not gist nor against national interest, Ministry of Foreign Affairs may proceed without having to resubmit to the cabinet. The Prime Minister or a representative is authorized to adopt the Joint Statement at theASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit 2022, held on December 14, 2022,in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium. This is as proposed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Gist
TheJoint Leaders’ Statement of ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit 2022prescribes politicalcommitmentofleaders of ASEAN and EU member countries toforge cooperation in various areas,that is, 1) peace and security, 2) trade and economic cooperation, 3) digital transition, 4) sustainable development, environment, climate change, and energy, 5) COVID-19 situation, and 6) international and regional issues.
Joint Leaders’ Statement of ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit 2022will be adopted byleaders of ASEAN and EU member countriesattheASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit 2022.
Title:DraftMemorandum of Understanding on the cooperation in the field of tourism including the 2023 - 2024Korea - Thailand Mutual Visit Year
The cabinet approved the draftMemorandum of Understanding on the cooperation in the field of tourism including the 2023 - 2024 Korea - Thailand Mutual Visit Yearto be signed between Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism. Should there be an amendment in parts that are not gist nor against national interest, Ministry of Tourism and Sports may proceed without having to resubmit to the cabinet. Minister of Tourism and Sports is authorized as signatory of the MOU. The cabinet also approved the year 2023-2024 asKorea - Thailand Mutual Visit Year. This is as proposed by Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Gist
The draftMemorandum of Understanding on the cooperation in the field of tourism including the 2023 - 2024 Korea - Thailand Mutual Visit Yearis aimed tostrengthenfriendship between the two countries throughpromotingtourism between each other, exchanging tourism information and statistics,organizing tourism promotion activities, and exchanging personnel in tourism sector.
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Title:Agreementbetween Kingdom of Thailand andthe Hellenic RepubliconExemption of Visas for Diplomatic and Official Passport
The cabinet approved the draftAgreement between Kingdom of Thailand and the Hellenic Republic on Exemption of Visas for Diplomatic and Official Passport.Should there be an amendment in parts that are not gist nor against national interest, Ministry of Foreign Affairs may proceed, and informthe cabinetlater of the change.
Gist
According to the Agreement between Kingdom of Thailand and the Hellenic Republic on Exemption of Visas for Diplomatic and Official Passport, diplomatic and official passports shall be exempted from visa requirements for a visittoeach other’s countryof not exceeding90 days.
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