Upper NE targeted in 5 areas

Bangkok Post - Nov 3, 2026

The government is accelerating development across the upper northeastern provinces, focusing on agriculture, border trade, transport infrastructure, tourism and drug suppression to boost regional economies.

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Upper NE targeted in 5 areas

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