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Minister of Natural Resources Inspects Royal Development Projects in Phetchaburi
Minister Suchart Chomklin visited Phetchaburi to oversee progress on the Hup Kapong and Huai Sai Tai royal development initiatives, focusing on forest restoration and water management.
On September 10, 2026, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Dr. Raweewan Phuridech, conducted an inspection visit to Phetchaburi province. The delegation met to review the progress of the royal development projects known as 'Hup Kapong' and 'Huai Sai Tai.'
The meeting was chaired by Air Chief Marshal Satitpong Sukvimol, Private Secretary to His Majesty the King, and included representatives from various government agencies and the private sector at the Rangsipramanakul Conference Room, Naresuan Camp.
During the session, Dr. Raweewan reported on key initiatives, including a collaborative forest restoration project near the Huai Sai Tai reservoir, which is being managed by the Royal Forest Department in partnership with PTT Public Company Limited. The primary objective of these efforts is to enhance water management systems and restore local forest ecosystems to provide long-term benefits to the public.
For residents and visitors, these projects represent ongoing efforts to improve environmental sustainability and water security in the Phetchaburi region. While the current focus is on infrastructure and ecological restoration, further details regarding the timeline for the completion of these specific water management phases remain to be confirmed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.