The cabinet holds its first off-site meeting in Hat Yai, Songkhla, on 31 Aug–1 Sep. Five southern provinces (Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat) will present projects to boost jobs and income, and zoning rules are on the table. A follow-up meeting is set for 25 Aug at Government House. Private-sector ideas go through the provincial governors. If you run a business in these provinces, send your proposals and zoning complaints to your governor before 25 Aug. The Land Bridge is shelved, and the Ranong port study continues. Nothing changes for your costs yet.