Opportunities in the Thai Agricultural Sector: A Case Study of Border Market Development at Sai Taku Checkpoint, Ban Kruat District, Buriram Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to study the challenges and opportunities of the Thai agricultural sector in a case study of the Sai Tagu Trade Relief Zone Area, Ban Krat District, Buriram Province using an in-depth interview method. A group of 30 informants organized a group discussion forum once by inviting relevant people such as farmers, agricultural product vendors, farmers A total of 30 officials from the Agriculture Office and local government organizations participated in the discussion.

The results of the study show that Thailand has a lot of opportunities for all kinds of agricultural products, including livestock, to export products to Cambodia. In addition, because it is a border area, farmers in border areas have the opportunity to use agricultural labor, which is low-cost labor from Cambodia. so The government must support and encourage farmers in border areas to develop their agricultural potential, including the development of the market system, and continue to develop border trade posts into permanent checkpoints.