Deputy Interior Minister Vorasit is overseeing the renovation of Queen Sirikit Memorial Park in Ranong Province, driving the project to successful completion to bring maximum benefits to the public and support the city's role as both a sports city and an ecotourism destination.
At 09:50 on 14 November 2026, Vorasit Liangprasert, Deputy Minister of Interior, visited Queen Sirikit Memorial Park in Bang Rin Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ranong Province to monitor renovation progress. He was joined by Wittharach Ramun, Deputy Governor of Ranong, Awadee Suntornvipat, Inspector from the Department of Local Administration, Ruslan Toepareo, Director of Ranong’s Public Works and Town & Country Planning Office, heads of local government agencies, Kongkrit Chatmalirot, Member of Parliament for Ranong, Siharach Sanpakun, President of Ranong Provincial Administrative Organization, and related officials for a meeting.
Vorasit said the renovation project by the Ranong Provincial Administrative Organization aims to transform this area into a central public space for exercise, relaxation, and beneficial activities. He emphasized the need to push the project forward concretely, highlighting its potential tourism benefits aligned with Ranong’s development goals as a health city and sustainable tourism destination. He also praised the Ranong team for systematically preparing comprehensive plans and projects.
"It is my duty to make this a reality, as all parties have prepared thoroughly. I am pleased and determined to visit Ranong multiple times, and I am glad that this visit will help achieve maximum benefits for the public and ensure concrete success. Regarding funding, I will discuss with the Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning to allocate the budget within their authority to complete the project fully. This will allow the Ranong Provincial Administrative Organization to use special grants to advance other public service missions that benefit the community. Ultimately, all efforts will serve the people of Ranong Province," he said.
Deputy Governor Wittharach stated that Ranong Province and the Provincial Administrative Organization have jointly drafted the renovation project to create a new exercise and landmark area in Ranong. They seek government support to maximize benefits for local residents and visitors. The Provincial Public Works and Town & Country Planning Office was assigned to design the space to include jogging areas, a water park, recreation plazas, green spaces, playgrounds, and communal areas for relaxation, enabling children, youth, and the public to enhance their physical fitness and support the city’s development as a sports hub.
The President of Ranong Provincial Administrative Organization noted that since 1998, the organization has been tasked with developing Queen Sirikit Memorial Park, covering about 37 rai, 3 ngan, and 39 square wah, as a public park. Some landscaping improvements have been made over the years, but after more than 30 years, the infrastructure for electricity and water supply remains incomplete. This led to the concept of renovating the park to be beautiful, safe, and up to standard. The project has been included in the local development plan for 2028-2032 with a budget of 60 million baht.