Mr. Peerapan Kothong, Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE), revealed that accurate and up-to-date agricultural information is a crucial foundation for analyzing the situation, planning production, and determining agricultural measures that are consistent with actual local conditions. Since the agricultural production structure of each village differs in terms of product type, number of farmers, cultivated area, livestock farming, and aquaculture, a clear village-level database is a vital starting point for developing a national agricultural information system that can be practically utilized.

The OAE, through its Agricultural Information Center, therefore implemented the "Sampling for List Frame Survey" project with Village Agricultural Volunteers (VAVs) under the project to enhance the efficiency of agricultural information creation and big data management in fiscal year 2026. This was done in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DOAE) to create a sample database of agricultural activities at the village level. This database will serve as a basis for sample surveys and support the analysis of agricultural information. The sample database acts as a starting point, helping to ensure comprehensive survey coverage, appropriate sample selection, and a clearer reflection of actual production.

Mr. Peerapan stated that the key to this undertaking is… This project aims to leverage the potential of village-level agricultural extension officers (VAOs), who are close to farmers and possess extensive knowledge of village agricultural data, to play a role in field surveys. This is achieved through collaboration with officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension and the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE), utilizing the Frame-asa digital data recording system as a supporting tool. This ensures that the data accurately reflects the situation in the field. Simultaneously, it elevates VAOs into a village-level agricultural data network and a mechanism for linking field data to policy development.

The project has been ongoing from 2023 to 2026, with the goal of creating a sample data framework covering approximately 75,000 villages nationwide. Fiscal year 2026 is a key target year for achieving this goal. Over 18,000 target villages remain within the areas of responsibility of OAE Regions 4 and 5: Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Surin, Buriram, Chaiyaphum, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Data will be collected on 26 agricultural products, encompassing field crops, fruit trees, livestock, and aquaculture. To create a comprehensive and applicable sample database that can effectively support the survey and analysis of agricultural information systems.

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