Water-management master plan unveiled

 At the press conference, attended by local and foreign media, she said that the budget has been set aside for short-term plans.
 Meanwhile, for permanent infrastructure, she unveiled the plans to upgrade the database and the warning system which will require an investment of Bt3 billion. To restore the eco-systems, another Bt60 billion is required. With a budget of Bt60 billion, flood retention areas would be specified and measures would be in place to help those living in the areas. Another Bt177 billion is earmarked for the water infrastructure nationwide.
 "Today, the master plan is in place and was approved by the Cabinet. We're geared towards short and long-term action plans. Yet, the master plan needs constant updates, whenever new information emerges," she said.
 The press conference was attended by Virabongsa Ramangkura, chairman of the government's rebuilding strategies committee and a number of ministers.