Thai Government Proposes 1.57 Billion Baht Aid for Flood-Affected Farmers

Key summary

On October 24, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister's Office spokesperson Rear Admiral Dr. Pathardasmi Thongsaluak announced that the government is accelerating measures to assist farmers affected by flooding. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to submit a proposal to the Cabinet for approval of an initial 1,575.79 million baht from the general budget to compensate for agricultural losses. This amount covers preliminary damage assessments as of October 21, 2026, which identified 52,832 households affected in crops, fisheries, and livestock sectors. The ministry aims to provide initial production capital support of 3,000 baht per household alongside debt moratoriums and post-flood livelihood restoration. Additional surveys are expected to continue until late November 2026 to include unregistered farmers, with further budget requests pending approval after water levels recede. A total of 232 million baht is allocated for debt relief coordination with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) and other financial institutions.