BAAC supports farmers leading the march. Changing agricultural methods to Agro-Tourism under the principles of the BCG Model, promoting knowledge and using a database to plan management. Going to a high purchasing power market Promoting the learning center of the ancient weaving group Ban Non Kok and Bank Benjamat Park, Udon Thani Province

Mr. Chatchai Sirilai, Manager of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), said that BAAC has driven work according to the strategy to develop integrated community potential under the principles of the BCG Model to revive careers, create jobs, create income for farmers and support sustainable development of the grassroots economy With the continuous development of the tourism community and the tourism community network. By joining with networks in both the government, private and educational institutions to support knowledge in business management. Planning for production, marketing, and product development By using technology and innovation, processi
ng and developing new products. to increase product value Ready to focus on design styles, packaging, etc.

In addition, it also uses databases available in the community. Come find out the strengths in development and expansion. Including setting management guidelines to be consistent with production capabilities and the needs of consumer groups. This leads to the sale of products in markets with high purchasing power and the upgrading of agritourism. (Agro-Tourism) is a new type of tourism that gives city people the opportunity to be close to nature and experience the way of life of people in the countryside. Including attracting the new generation to expand business in the agricultural sector and be able to generate income similar to working in the city. BAAC is ready to support access to funding sources with lenient interest rates through a variety of loans, such as weaving loans. Dream of creating a career Good innovative loans with funding and Sang Thai community business loans, etc.

For the Ban Non Ko
k Traditional Weaving Group Learning Center Udon Thani Province It is an example of a community that is a model learning center of BAAC that has developed the community into an agricultural tourism destination. (Agro-Tourism) From the beginning, people in the community worked as farmers. Later, a group was formed to form the Ban Non Kok traditional weaving group. There is a unique weaving of Khit cloth, silk, cotton and dyeing. Red lotus petals, red lotus stems, red lotus flowers and red lotus pollen were dyed. which can be dyed up to 3 colors without using chemicals And there is conservation of traditional weaving and applying it into a variety of fabric patterns. which the weaving group The learning center has been opened for tourists and those interested to come and study throughout the year.

while Bank Chrysanthemum Park Udon Thani Province It is a flower garden of various species that are planted alternating with the seasons, such as sunflowers, cutter flowers, and chrysanthemums, etc., with the use of
innovation and technology to develop the water system in the flower garden. and opened a cafe to accommodate tourists who come to visit the flowers, take photos, drink coffee, and eat food. Ready to fully enjoy the beautiful atmosphere.

BAAC supports funding for both customers through loans with relaxed interest rates. To be used to develop the business to meet standards and increase efficiency to be able to produce quality products and increase quantity at a lower cost. BAAC is ready to support the agritourism industry to grow sustainably. Along with creating careers and generating income for farmers, they can overcome the debt trap and restore the Thai economic system to be stronger in a concrete way.-516-

Source: Thai News Agency