The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), led by its president, Chatchai Sirilai, has organised an overseas business study trip to Fukuoka, Japan, from October 20 to October 24. The initiative aimed to aid small-scale Thai farmers and farming businesses by enhancing their business efficiency and competitiveness in the global market.
The trip provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange on product development, promotion, value addition through packaging and branding, and government support to farming households. It also exposed the participants to the expansion of other industries like agri-tourism and ecotourism associated with agricultural products.
Chatchai Sirilai emphasised the need for Thai farmers to meet market demand and address obstacles to increase their competitiveness in both domestic and international…
