Cabinet to Hold First Mobile Meeting in Songkhla

On August 11, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced that the Thai government will conduct its first mobile cabinet meeting in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2026. According to Khaosod Online, the primary objective of this session is to address economic and urban planning challenges across five southern provinces: Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.

For residents and travelers, this meeting signals a potential shift in regional development focus, as the government aims to stimulate the local economy and resolve long-standing infrastructure issues. Minister Phiphat also addressed ongoing political demonstrations, urging protesters to engage in direct dialogue with the Ministry of Transport rather than gathering at Government House. He clarified that the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) project has been canceled, distinguishing it from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) established during the previous administration.

While the government has set the dates and the general agenda for the mobile cabinet meeting, specific policy outcomes remain to be confirmed. Observers are waiting to see what concrete economic measures will be proposed for the southern region following the conclusion of the meetings. Travelers in the Hat Yai area during the end of August should be aware of potential logistical adjustments or increased security presence associated with the high-level government visit.