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BAAC and GIZ launch THB 5.3 billion package to support climate-smart rice farming
Published on 30/01/2026
» Bangkok, 29 January 2026 – Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched climate-smart subsidy and low-interest loan schemes under the Thai Rice GCF Project, with a total budget of over THB 5.3 billion. The initiative aims to support approximately 40,000 Thai rice farmers in transitioning to climate-smart rice farming practices, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation.
Kalmaegi flattens ripe rice fields in Buri Ram
Surachai Piragsa and Online Reporters, Published on 08/11/2025
» BURI RAM - Farmers in many villages in Muang district are facing severe hardship from the impact of Storm Kalmaegi, which has brought heavy rainfall and strong winds that flattened rice fields just as crops reached full maturity.
Rice farmers to get financial aid in days
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2025
» Millions of rice farmers nationwide are set to receive government funding this week as part of the 1,000-baht-per-rai agricultural support programme.
Six bombings overnight in Narathiwat
Online Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» NARATHIWAT - Bombs were detonated at six locations in five districts of this southern border province on Sunday night, injuring two people.
Rice farmers in line for B114bn aid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved 114 billion baht worth of aid for rice farmers, said deputy government spokesman Anukul Pruksanusak.
81 ESG Champions Honoured at Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2025
Published on 30/06/2025
» The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 honoured 81 outstanding ESG champions driving Asia’s shift toward a regenerative economy. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is recognised as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability excellence in the region. The awards ceremony was graced by H.E. Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Thailand’s Minister of Commerce, and H.E. Mr. Varavongsa Ramangkura, Thailand’s Vice Minister for Commerce, highlighting the vital role of cross-sector collaboration and government support in advancing sustainable, inclusive growth.
Struggles at the farm gate
News, Sitthipoj Kebuiassawin and Pakkawanpanumet Tanraksa, Published on 08/05/2025
» Farmers across Thailand are sounding the alarm as plunging prices for key crops push rural communities deeper into debt, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.
Rubber tree title deed plan to help farmers get loans
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will officially launch a rubber tree title deed initiative next week so that farmers who have legally cultivated rubber trees on their land can use them as collateral for loans from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
Banks roll out relief measures for victims
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/03/2025
» Eight state-owned banks have introduced relief measures for victims of the earthquake including debt repayment suspension and low-interest loans, says deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak.
Govt plans new handout for farmers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» The cabinet has approved a new programme to support over four million households which rely on agriculture across the country, which would see about 38.5 billion baht in financial assistance rolled out to replace the fertiliser co-payment scheme that was terminated by the government yesterday.