FRDF opens applications for qualified expert board members July 2026

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund is recruiting qualified experts from both public and private sectors to serve on its board.

•Applications for qualified expert board members are open from July 21–26, 2026.
•Applicants must possess expertise in fields such as financial management, local economic development, or agricultural technology.
•Applications can be submitted at the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund headquarters in Bangkok or provincial branches nationwide.

Overview

•Yoschanan Wongsawat, in the capacity of Chairman of the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund and Chairman of the Qualified Expert Recruitment Subcommittee, signed the recruitment announcement on July 17, 2026.
•Wannee Mahaniranon, Secretary-General of the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund Office, announced the opening of applications for qualified experts from the public and private sectors.
•The recruitment aims to provide opportunities for individuals with knowledge, expertise, and experience to participate in determining policies and guidelines for assisting and developing the country's farmers.
•The recruitment process follows the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund Act 1999, with selected candidates being proposed to the Cabinet for appointment.
•Applicants from the private sector must not be political officials, members of local councils, or employees of state organizations with a regular salary.
•Interested individuals can submit applications in person between July 21–26, 2026, from 08:30 to 16:30, including public holidays.
•Applicants from the public sector must obtain a letter of consent or approval from their head of agency before being proposed for appointment.

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Key Entities

Organization

Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund(กฟก.)

An organization seeking qualified experts to join its board to determine policies for farmer assistance.

Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund Office(สำนักงานกองทุนฟื้นฟูและพัฒนาเกษตรกร)

The administrative office responsible for the recruitment of qualified experts for the fund's board.

Qualified Expert Recruitment Subcommittee of the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund(คณะอนุกรรมการสรรหาผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ กองทุนฟื้นฟูและพัฒนาเกษตรกร)

The subcommittee responsible for selecting and appointing qualified experts to the board.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body responsible for considering the appointment of board members.

Person

Wannee Mahaniranon(วรรณี มหานีรานนท์)

The Secretary-General of the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund Office.

Yoschanan Wongsawat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

The Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund, and Chairman of the Qualified Expert Recruitment Subcommittee.

Law

Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund Act 1999(พระราชบัญญัติกองทุนฟื้นฟูและพัฒนาเกษตรกร พ.ศ. 2542)

The legislation governing the appointment of the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund board members.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location of the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund headquarters.