But shifts in General Prayut Chan-o-Cha’s schedule have drawn attention, particularly one involving a royal water-diversion project that some say needs to be repaired and put back into use. Prayut chose to visit Kalasin after a survey concluded that people in that province and Mae Hong Son province suffer from poverty and a lack of opportunities, said Kraisorn. “I wish that the premier would visit the area to see the real conditions and situation of the area. The tunnel project has been functional and could distribute water to farmers in two tambons covering about 12,000 rai (1,920 hectares) of land, he said. “The tunnel project has no problems,” said Kittiphum.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 10, 2017 18:22 UTC