Natthaphong visits Sam Sung safe vegetable farmers in Khon Kaen

Matichon•Politics•22m ago

Reader Briefing

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut visited a safe vegetable cooperative in Khon Kaen and called for government action on land, water, and farmer debt.

•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and the People's Party team visited Ban Sawang, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province on October 17.
•The visit focused on the Sam Sung District Safe Vegetable Farmers Agricultural Cooperative Limited.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut urged the government to address agricultural issues comprehensively, including land ownership, irrigation, and debt restructuring.

Overview

•On October 17, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and the People's Party team visited Ban Sawang, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut visited the Sam Sung District Safe Vegetable Farmers Agricultural Cooperative Limited to observe vegetable plots and talk with farmer representatives.
•Sam Sung District is the smallest district in Khon Kaen Province but has resources suitable for agriculture, particularly underground water.
•Farmers in Sam Sung District can currently grow more than 60 types of safe vegetables, supported by the Jing Jai Farmer's Market.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated that agricultural problems cannot be solved by increasing product prices alone, but must consider land and water accessibility.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut noted that renting land increases initial costs and insufficient irrigation prevents full production planning.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut called for the government to restructure farmer debts by extending payment periods, reducing interest, and implementing conditional debt moratoriums.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut argued that raising agricultural prices must be done alongside cost reduction and infrastructure development.

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Key Quotes

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut

"The dream image we want to see is farmers planting and being able to sell, having income left to support their families, and being able to develop their careers stably."

ภาพฝันที่เราอยากเห็น คือเกษตรกรปลูกแล้วขายได้ มีรายได้เหลือเลี้ยงครอบครัว และสามารถพัฒนาอาชีพของตัวเองต่อไปได้อย่างมั่นคง

Key Entities

Person

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)ℹ️

A list MP and leader of the People's Party.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.

Sam Sung District Safe Vegetable Farmers Agricultural Cooperative Limited(สหกรณ์การเกษตรผู้ปลูกผักปลอดภัยจากสารพิษอำเภอซำสูง จำกัด)

An agricultural cooperative in Sam Sung District that produces safe vegetables.

Jing Jai Farmer's Market(จริงใจ Farmer’s Market)

A project promoting community economy and agricultural products that supports produce from the Sam Sung cooperative.

Place

Ban Sawang(บ้านสว่าง)

A village in Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province.

Sam Sung District(อำเภอซำสูง)ℹ️

The smallest district in Khon Kaen Province.

Khon Kaen Province(จังหวัดขอนแก่น)ℹ️

The province where Sam Sung District is located.