The government needs to adjust its policies to fit the situation," said Kriengkrai Thiennukul, acting chairman of the FTI. He emphasised the need for detailed strategies and actionable plans to reduce production costs and add value to agricultural products, such as by integrating innovations and improving agricultural infrastructure. "To successfully implement the agricultural policies, close and unified collaboration between the Commerce Ministry and the Agricultural and Cooperatives Ministry is essential," he said. As an example, he cited the policy of reducing production costs in the agricultural sector so that Thai agricultural products can remain competitive in international markets. For instance, it could state that by 2026, production costs must be reduced by at least 20%.

Source: Bangkok Post April 13, 2026 02:06 UTC