“Thammanat” ordered the sword to be put to death by the group that ate the head of the queue. “Southern Border Cowboy”

Bangkok: Spokesman of the Ministry of Agriculture reveals that "Minister Thammanat" ordered the punishment of the group that eats the queue. "Southern Border Cowboy Project" If the investigation finds corrupt civil servants or business operators taking advantage, they will prosecute without exception. "Deputy Minister Chaiya" hastened to investigate and provide compensation to cattle farmers in distress. Miss Ayarin Panrit, spokesperson of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. (Political Department) mentioned the case of the "Southern Border Cowboy Project" regarding the procurement of mother cows by a group of farmers in Pattani Province. Does not meet specifications (Specification) of the project that Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, set up a committee to urgently investigate the facts. and assigned Mr. Chaiya Promma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who oversees the Department of Livestock Development, to quickly find information to help farmers and ensure fairness to all parties. From the inspection, it was found that Some farmer groups in Pattani Province received native cows whose characteristics did not meet the project conditions. But other provinces Participating in the project Haven't encountered this problem yet. for operation The 'Southern Border Cowboy Project' is divided into 3 phases, currently in the pilot phase, 60 groups of farmers, 3,000 native cows, 93 million baht in loans and 1.20 million baht in shortfall payments. The requirements in the document are clearly written: Let farmer groups procure their own animal breeds according to specific characteristics specified by the Department of Livestock Development. The breed, age, body weight, animal health, vaccinations are determined. and examination of important diseases With warranty conditions if it is not correct as specified The seller must replace the animal with a new one for the farmer. When the seller notifies the delivery date of the cattle Those involved must inspect the c attle. According to the criteria and conditions of the project When the documents and quality meet the conditions and farmers are satisfied Will inspect, receive and deliver documents for further disbursement of money. If the conditions are not met Let the operators proceed correctly. which Pattani province All 16 groups of cows have been delivered. From what has been reported, 2 groups have been revised: one group asks to change 20 cows and another group asks to cancel the contract. As for other groups is being carefully examined In the case where a group of farmers wishes to request a replacement animal according to the project's terms and conditions. The Livestock Department has already informed operators to replace animals in Pattani province. Initially ordered to provide health care. Provide tonics and support for animal feed crops to affected farmers. and hasten to restore the health of beef cows according to academic principles, providing vitamins and nutritional supplements to native cows so that the y are in good health quickly. In addition, he ordered the Department of Livestock Development to clarify the fact report and set up a committee to investigate quickly at both the provincial and district levels. To work in tandem with the SBP Audit Committee by integrating and working together. Therefore, let the people believe that The government under Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, will seriously crack down on corruption problems. Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Mr. Chaiya Phromma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who oversees the Department of Livestock Development. We worked together to solve this issue urgently. Ready to help fellow farmers If corruption is detected whether it is an entrepreneur or a government official. will be punished to the utmost The 'Southern Border Cowboy Project' delivered 800 cows to farmers in Pattani Province in November. Narathiwat Province in December 800 and Satun Province 400 in April 2023 for Songkhla and Yal a Provinces. No cows have been delivered yet. At this time, 37,601,700 baht of loans from the Farmers Aid Fund, accounting for 40.43 percent, have been disbursed, and there are several cows that have been given as project produce to give children to farmers. Source: Thai News Agency