Department of Primary Industries and Mines Allocates 189 Million Baht for Community Development
The Thai government has distributed 189 million baht in mining royalties to 87 communities across 39 provinces to support local development projects.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) has officially allocated 189 million baht in special mining benefits for the year 2027. These funds are being distributed to local administrative organizations to support development initiatives in 87 communities across 39 provinces throughout Thailand.
This allocation is part of a broader effort by the DPIM to redistribute mining-related revenue back into local areas. Official data indicates that over the past three years, the department has injected approximately 1.174 billion baht into 245 communities across 58 provinces. These funds are intended to support local infrastructure, environmental restoration, and community welfare projects.
For residents and expatriates, this initiative highlights the government's ongoing strategy to mitigate the impact of industrial activities by investing directly in the regions where mining operations occur. While the funding aims to improve local quality of life, the specific nature of the projects to be undertaken in each of the 87 communities remains to be confirmed by the respective local administrative bodies. Travelers visiting these regions may observe ongoing community improvement projects funded by these allocations, though the direct impact on tourism infrastructure is not explicitly detailed in the current report.
