Jurin Promises Crop Price Guarantees to Farmer Fund Network in Kanchanaburi

Thairath•Politics•249d ago

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Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit campaigned in Kanchanaburi, promising to advance the party's crop price guarantee and debt-resolution policies for farmers.

•Jurin Laksanawisit, a list-MP candidate and former Democrat Party leader, visited Kanchanaburi.
•The visit involved meeting with the Central Region Farmer Fund Network.
•Jurin reiterated the Democrat Party's commitment to the crop price guarantee and farmer debt relief policies.
•The network pledged 100% support for the Democrat Party.

Overview

•On Jan 30, 2026, Jurin Laksanawisit and other candidates met with the Farmer Fund Network in Kanchanaburi.
•Jurin Laksanawisit stated that the Democrat Party (Number 27) will continue its proven farmer income guarantee policy.
•Jurin Laksanawisit visited Wat Huai Yang, Don Sa Laep Subdistrict, Huai Krachao District, Kanchanaburi.
•Farmers expressed support for the party's income guarantee policy, citing current low prices for rice and cassava.
•Current paddy prices are 6,000-7,000 THB per ton, and cassava is just over 2 THB per kilogram.
•Jurin Laksanawisit emphasized that the party will continue solving farmer debt issues through the Farmer Rehabilitation and Development Fund (FRDF).
•The FRDF initiative dates back to Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai's term in 1999 and was continued by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in 2009.
•During Jurin's tenure as Deputy Prime Minister and FRDF Chairman from 2019-2023, 3 billion THB was allocated to reduce farmer debt by half, with an additional 15 billion THB for debt restructuring.
•Yotsawat Chaiwattanathasiri, National Network Chairman, urged members to support Number 27, expressing confidence in the Democrat Party forming a government to address farmer issues.
•The Farmer Fund Network pledged 100% support for the Democrat Party.

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Key Quotes

Jurin Laksanawisit

""Democrat Party Number 27 continues the farmer income guarantee policy, a policy for doers, proven effective.""

“พรรคประชาธิปัตย์เบอร์ 27 ยังคงมีนโยบายประกันรายได้เกษตรกร ซึ่งเป็นนโยบายของคนทำเป็น และเคยทำให้เห็นมาแล้ว”

Yotsawat Chaiwattanathasiri

""I ask network members from all provinces to support those sincere in solving farmer problems, and to coordinate spreading the word to vote for Number 27.""

“ขอให้สมาชิกเครือข่ายจากทุกจังหวัดช่วยกันสนับสนุนคนที่จริงใจแก้ไขปัญหาให้เกษตรกร โดยขอให้ประสานงานบอกต่อให้ช่วยกันเลือกเบอร์ 27”

Key Entities

Person

Jurin Laksanawisit(จุรินทร์ ลักษณวิศิษฏ์)ℹ️

Former leader of the Democrat Party and list-MP candidate, campaigning on farmer policies.

Chuan Leekpai(ชวน หลีกภัย)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister of Thailand credited with initiating the FRDF.

Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister of Thailand who continued the FRDF initiative.

Yotsawat Chaiwattanathasiri(ยศวัจน์ ชัยวัฒนะสิริกุล)

Chairman of the National Farmer Fund Network who spoke at the event.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

Political party whose policies on crop price guarantees and farmer debt resolution were promoted.

Farmer Rehabilitation and Development Fund Network(เครือข่ายกองทุนฟื้นฟูและพัฒนาเกษตรกร)

Agricultural group met by Jurin Laksanawisit, pledging support.

Farmer Rehabilitation and Development Fund (FRDF)(กองทุนฟื้นฟูและพัฒนาเกษตรกร (กฟก.))

Fund that the Democrat Party proposes to use for farmer debt resolution.

Place

Kanchanaburi(กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where Jurin Laksanawisit held a campaign event.

Wat Huai Yang(วัดห้วยยาง)

The location in Kanchanaburi where the meeting between Jurin Laksanawisit and the Farmer Fund Network took place.