Thailand Trade Policy Office Proposes Climate-Resilient Agricultural Supply Chain Strategies

Key summary

The Thailand Trade Policy Office (TPO) under the Ministry of Commerce warns that climate change is increasing uncertainty in agricultural output volume and timing, threatening long-term distribution stability and price security. Citing recent flood damage data from August to October 2026 affecting crops, fisheries, and livestock, the TPO advocates for a shift from reactive measures to proactive risk management using predictive data. The office highlights its new 'near-harvest' forecasting system, currently piloted with rice, and proposes three policy directions: enhancing supply forecasting by linking weather and planting data, planning supply chain risk management to diversify sourcing and logistics routes, and connecting forecast data to support proactive market administration. These measures aim to balance farmer income with consumer cost of living while addressing long-term climate risks identified in World Bank and WMO reports.