During September 14–15, 2026, Mrs. Thunphitcha Theraratchanon, Director of the 2nd Regional Office of Agricultural Economics (Director of ROAE2), assigned Mr. Phutthasak Ritkham, Photomap Technical Officer, to attend the training course on “The Application of Geo-Informatics Technology to Enhance the Efficiency of Agricultural Crop Yield Forecasting for 2026” at Meeting Room 3, 3rd Floor, Innovation Building, Office of Agricultural Economics, with Mr. Peeraphan Korthong, Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics, presiding over the opening ceremony.
The training aimed to strengthen knowledge and skills in applying geo-informatics technology to agricultural data formulation. Key topics covered included yield-per-rai forecasting for in-season rice in 2026, spatial data integration of longan planted area in collaboration with the Land Development Department, artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of standing oil palm areas, and the formulation of the economic crop Single Map. In addition, the course covered the integration of satellite imagery and AI to assess greenhouse gas absorption and emissions in agricultural zones, alongside hands-on practical exercises utilizing assessment models in paddy fields and para rubber plantations to support more efficient and robust agricultural information systems.
Photo/News: Public Relations Working Group, ROAE2
