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Ekaphap Phonsue, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed that Saikrai Pimbueng, a committee member and secretary of the Farmers’ Rehabilitation and Development Fund (FRDF), recently met with Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Minister of Agriculture.
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Ekaphap Phonsue, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed that Saikrai Pimbueng, a committee member and secretary of the Farmers’ Rehabilitation and Development Fund (FRDF), recently met with Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Minister of Agriculture. The meeting aimed to discuss policies and actions concerning Thai farmers’ issues.
Saikrai detailed that since 2019, the previous government had considered restructuring farmers’ debts. However, despite six years passing, no farmers have yet benefited from this debt restructuring.
Narumon inquired about the obstacles in resolving farmers’ debts through the FRDF and noted the current situation where farmers are protesting outside the Office of Agricultural Land Reform (ALRO).
She expressed her concern over these images and suggested that farmers send representatives to the ministry…