Government endorses financial plan for land administration
The Thai cabinet has approved a budget of 342.93 million baht to support national land management initiatives, with the funds allocated to the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters for two primary projects.
The first project is the Aerial Photo Maps Project, which is allocated a budget of 312.93 million baht. This project aims to create aerial photo maps of 11 provinces, including Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, Samut Songkhram, Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Sakhon, and Suphan Buri, at a scale of 1:4,000. The funding will primarily go towards leasing aerial photography and topographic survey equipment, purchasing regional data survey tools, 3D mapping devices, and drones for survey operations.
The second project is the upgrading of the integrated state land boundary mapping system, known as the One Map System. The project is allocated a budget of 30 million baht, with most of the funds covering operational expenses such as per diems, accommodation rentals, and vehicle hire. The objective of this project is to improve the One Map System.
The deputy government spokeswoman, Sasikarn Watthanachan, announced this allocation on Tuesday. The budget is designated for emergency or essential expenditures and is part of the 2025 central fund. The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters will use the funds for these two key projects.
The Aerial Photo Maps Project accounts for the majority of the total budget for the two projects. The total budget for the two projects under the 2025 central fund is 342.93 million baht. The allocation is specifically for projects related to national land management.
These initiatives are expected to significantly contribute to the management and understanding of Thailand's land resources, providing valuable data for future planning and development.
The Aerial Photo Maps Project, allocated a budget of 312.93 million baht, falls under the domain of technology, as it utilizes drones and advanced mapping devices. The funds for this project are also part of the overall business dealings within the finance realm, as they are allocated from the 2025 central fund.
The upgrading of the One Map System, budgeted at 30 million baht, has ties to both the industry and technology sectors, as it improves a system used for managing and understanding Thailand's land resources, a key aspect of national land management.
