Gaybutton Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) Interior Minister Air Chief Marshal Kongsak Wanthana has initiated a feasibility study to establish a new province to celebrate the 80th Birthday of His Majesty the King next year. If it comes to pass, the new province will include three districts--Hua Hin, Pranburi in the country's upper southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan and Cha-am in nearby Petchaburi Province, as well as a sub-district--Sam Roy Yod--in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Marshal Kongsak said. His Majesty the King's Klaikangvol Palace is located at the seaside district of Hua Hin. The elevatation of the three districts to provincial status is anticipated to take place before the end of 2007. The study will be forwarded to the new government for its consideration. Permanent Secretary for Interior Sucharit Patchimnun said the ministry is now surveying the population in the targeted and nearby areas. Establishing Thailand's 77th province will increase the capability of the local authority in management, Mr. Sucharit said. The matter will be discussed by the cabinet and His Majesty the King may be asked to bestow a name for the new province. (TNA)--E004, E002 Quote
