GTD Extends Board Application Deadline to May 29 Due to Low Applications

Thansettakij•Economy•2h ago

Reader Briefing

The Rubber Authority of Thailand (GTD) has extended the application deadline for its qualified board positions to May 29 due to a low number of initial applicants, aiming to ensure suitable candidates are found to manage the organization.

•The Rubber Authority of Thailand (GTD) has extended its application period for qualified board members until May 29.
•The extension is a result of a low number of initial applicants.
•Recent regulatory changes aim to remove term limits and age restrictions for board members to ensure continuity and suitable candidates.
•Concerns have been raised about delays in appointing the GTD Governor, crucial for organizational drive.

Overview

•The Rubber Authority of Thailand (GTD) announced an extension for the recruitment of qualified board members until May 29.
•The extension is ongoing due to a reported low number of applicants for the qualified board positions.
•GTD's working committee has reviewed and proposed revisions to the regulations regarding board member tenure.
•Regulations are being adjusted to remove the age limit of 65 years and the restriction of serving no more than two consecutive terms.
•The new regulations aim to allow board members to serve more than two terms if they are suitable and trusted, ensuring work continuity.
•The changes are intended to prioritize knowledge, ability, and suitability recognized by agricultural institutions, as younger individuals may lack sufficient influence.
•The network of rubber farmers met with the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives' secretary on May 14 to present a '5-ด้าน Development Strategy'.
•The process for appointing a new GTD Governor is expected to commence clearly after the board selection is finalized, emphasizing the need for both the board and the governor to work collaboratively.

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Key Quotes

Sawat Lad Pala

"This unlocking focuses on knowledge, ability, and suitability recognized by agricultural institutions, as new generations may lack the influence to push policies."

การปลดล็อกครั้งนี้มุ่งเน้นไปที่ความรู้ความสามารถและความเหมาะสมที่สถาบันเกษตรกรให้การยอมรับ เพราะบางครั้งคนรุ่นใหม่อาจจะยังขาดบารมีในการเรียกร้องหรือผลักดันนโยบาย

Sawat Lad Pala

"For the strategy to succeed, it must start with the individual. We need a governor and board with virtue and ethics as the foundation; knowledge and ability can be learned."

ยุทธศาสตร์จะสำเร็จได้ ต้องเริ่มจากตัวบุคคล เราต้องการผู้ว่าการและบอร์ดที่มีคุณธรรมและจริยธรรม เป็นที่ตั้ง เรื่องความรู้ความสามารถเป็นสิ่งที่เรียนรู้กันได้

Key Entities

Organization

Rubber Authority of Thailand(การยางแห่งประเทศไทย)

The organization extending its application period for qualified board members and facing discussion about regulatory changes.

Qualified Board (GTD Board)(คณะกรรมการผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ (บอร์ด กยท.))

The body for which the Rubber Authority of Thailand (GTD) is extending its application period for recruitment.

Working Committee for the Consideration of Rubber Authority of Thailand Board Regulations(คณะทำงานพิจารณาระเบียบข้อบังคับคณะกรรมการการยางแห่งประเทศไทย)

The committee that reviewed and proposed revisions to the regulations for the Rubber Authority of Thailand (GTD) board.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry whose secretary met with the rubber farmer network to discuss development strategies.

Person

Sawat Lad Pala(นายสวัสดิ์ ลาดปาละ)

Chairman of the Rubber Farmer Network Institutions of Thailand (GTD) Northern Region and Chairman of Lampang Rubber Fund Cooperative, who commented on the board recruitment and regulatory changes.

Sorawut Nueangjamnong(นายสรวุฒิ เนื่องจำนงค์)

Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who met with the rubber farmer network.