Agri Ministry Fosters Youth Internships in Japan for Global Entrepreneurship

Thansettakij•Economy•233d ago

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Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is enhancing its collaboration with Japan by focusing on youth agricultural internships to develop future entrepreneurs for international markets.

•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives hosted a seminar on January 30, 2026, for youth who completed internships in Japan.
•The initiative aims to transfer knowledge and technology from Japan to cultivate new generation smart farmers in Thailand.
•Over 700 Thai youth have already participated in the agricultural internship program in Japan.
•The seminar facilitated knowledge exchange and business matching opportunities between Thai and Japanese stakeholders.

Overview

•On Jan 30, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives hosted a seminar for youth who completed internships in Japan, resulting in enhanced knowledge transfer.
•Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Narumon Saengwong stated the project is crucial for developing agricultural personnel, aiming to cultivate new entrepreneurs.
•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has close agricultural cooperation with Japan through JAEC and JTEPA, underscoring the importance of the youth internship program.
•Over 700 Thai youth have already completed agricultural internships in Japan, bringing back valuable knowledge and experience.
•The seminar facilitated technical guidance from Japanese experts and farmers to support the application of acquired knowledge by Thai youth.
•Thai youth who underwent internships are expected to develop their local communities, create careers, and become exemplary smart farmers.
•The seminar aimed to create business matching opportunities between Japanese and Thai private sectors to elevate agricultural standards and technology.
•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives anticipates the seminar's outcomes will strengthen the youth exchange program and foster long-term agricultural cooperation between Thailand and Japan.

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Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)ℹ️

The government body in Thailand promoting agricultural development and international cooperation, specifically with Japan on youth internships and technology transfer.

Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC)(สภาแลกเปลี่ยนเกษตรแห่งประเทศญี่ปุ่น (JAEC))

A Japanese organization involved in agricultural exchange, participating in the seminar to discuss future directions with the Thai agricultural sector.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)(องค์การความร่วมมือระหว่างประเทศญี่ปุ่น (JICA))ℹ️

A Japanese governmental agency providing technical assistance and cooperation, represented by a Project Planning Advisor at the seminar.

Bureau of Foreign Agricultural Affairs(สำนักการเกษตรต่างประเทศ)

A bureau within the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, whose director participated in the promotional seminar.

Person

Ms. Narumon Saengwong(นางสาวนฤมล สงวนวงศ์)

Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives who chaired the seminar on agricultural internships.

Mr. Toshihiro Shimizu(นายโทชิฮิโระ ชิมิสึ)

Secretary-General of the Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC) who participated in the seminar.

Mr. Kanenaka Tadayuki(นายคาเนนากะ ทาดายูกิ)

Minister-Counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Thailand who attended the seminar.

Mr. Naoki Arima(นายนาโอกิ อาริมะ)

Project Planning Advisor for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) who attended the seminar.

Ms. Praya Swatjinda(นางสาวไปรยา เศวตจินดา)

Director of the Bureau of Foreign Agricultural Affairs, who participated in the seminar.

Place

Embassy of Japan in Thailand(สถานเอกอัครราชทูตญี่ปุ่นประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The diplomatic mission of Japan in Thailand, represented at the seminar by its Minister-Counselor.

Law

Thailand–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA)(ความตกลงหุ้นส่วนเศรษฐกิจไทย–ญี่ปุ่น (JTEPA))ℹ️

An economic agreement between Thailand and Japan that facilitates agricultural cooperation, highlighting the context of the youth internship program.

Concept

Smart Farmer(เกษตรกรอัจฉริยะ (Smart Farmer))

A role envisioned for Thai youth returning from internships in Japan, embodying modern and efficient agricultural practices.