Suriya opens Loei Rambutan Festival in Sieo Subdistrict

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit presided over the opening of the 2026 Loei Rambutan Festival in Sieo Subdistrict to promote local agricultural products and tourism.

•Suriya Jungrungreangkit opened the Loei Rambutan Festival of Sieo Subdistrict on August 6, 2026.
•The event took place from August 6-7, 2026, at the Sieo Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Mueang Loei District, Loei Province.
•The festival aims to increase agricultural product value, promote standardized processing, and stimulate the local economy.
•Ban Sieo rambutan is a renowned local product known for its sweet taste, loose flesh, and crispness.

Overview

•The Loei Rambutan Festival of Sieo Subdistrict was held from August 6 to 7, 2026.
•Suriya Jungrungreangkit served as the chairperson for the opening ceremony at the Sieo Subdistrict Administrative Organization.
•Suriya Jungrungreangkit stated that the government and Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives aim to strengthen the agricultural sector by producing GAP standard goods.
•Suriya Jungrungreangkit and his team distributed agricultural land deeds, chicken eggs, and production factors to representative farmers.
•Suriya Jungrungreangkit visited dog and cat sterilization services and exhibitions by agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•There are currently 150 farmers in Sieo Subdistrict growing rambutan across 600 rai.
•Rambutan cultivation in Sieo Subdistrict generates an estimated income of 10 to 25 million baht per year.
•Ban Sieo rambutan is characterized by a sweet taste, loose flesh, and crisp texture.

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Key Quotes

Suriya Jungrungreangkit

"Ban Sieo rambutan is another agricultural product that reflects the potential of Loei province farmers and is a famous fruit that brings fame to the area."

เงาะบ้านเสี้ยวเป็นอีกหนึ่งผลผลิตทางการเกษตรที่สะท้อนศักยภาพเกษตรกรจังหวัดเลย และเป็นผลไม้ขึ้นชื่อที่สร้างชื่อเสียงให้กับพื้นที่

Key Entities

Person

Suriya Jungrungreangkit(สุริยะ จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ)ℹ️

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who opened the Loei Rambutan Festival.

Watcharapol Khaokham(วัชระพล ขาวขำ)

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who attended the festival opening.

Chaiphot Jaroonpong(ชัยพจน์ จรูญพงศ์)

Governor of Loei Province who attended the festival opening.

Organization

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The government ministry responsible for elevating the Thai agricultural sector and supporting production standards.

Sieo Subdistrict Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเสี้ยว)

The venue where the Loei Rambutan Festival was organized.

Place

Sieo Subdistrict(ตำบลเสี้ยว)

The area in Mueang Loei District known for producing the Ban Sieo rambutan.

Mueang Loei District(อำเภอเมืองเลย)ℹ️

The district in Loei Province where the festival took place.

Loei Province(จังหวัดเลย)ℹ️

The province where the festival and rambutan production are located.