Thailand's Cabinet held an off-site meeting in Songkhla to review 96 development projects totaling 13.1 billion baht across five southern border provinces (Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat). Key mega-projects include expanding Betong Airport runway from 1,800 to 2,500 meters (2.14 billion baht), upgrading border crossing infrastructure, and connecting road networks to underdeveloped areas. The government will prioritize projects by readiness and urgency to boost economic development and quality of life in this strategically important region.