Agriculture forum urges independence

Panellists called for the agriculture sector to be organised independent of political interests at a recent debate on agricultural reform at Kasetsart University.  Speaking at the forum, Pornsil Patcharintanakul, the vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, suggested a law should be passed to prevent politicians from interfering with the allowance of subsidies. Nipon Poapongsakorn, from the Thailand Development Research Institute, said he agreed with Mr Pornsil, and that amounts designated to the sector must also be carefully monitored. Nipon Poapongsakorn, from the Thailand Development Research Institute, said he agreed with Mr Pornsil, and that amounts designated to the sector must also be carefully monitored.
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