Thai Agricultural Fund Opens Board Recruitment Drive
The Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Fund is recruiting board members from government and private sectors to help shape agricultural assistance policies nationwide. Applications are open through July 26 for candidates with expert
On July 20, 2025, Wannee Mahaneeranont, secretary-general of the Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Fund (ARDF), announced that the organization is now accepting applications to recruit qualified individuals as board members from both government and private sector backgrounds. The recruitment opens an opportunity for knowledgeable and experienced professionals to participate in formulating policies and operational guidelines for agricultural assistance and development programs nationwide.
Deputy Prime Minister Yasachon Wongsawasdi, in his capacity as ARDF board chairman and recruitment committee chair, signed the recruitment announcement dated July 17, 2025. Qualified candidates will be recommended to the board chairman before Cabinet consideration for formal appointment under the 1999 Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Fund Act.
Areas of Expertise Sought: Candidates from both government and private sectors must demonstrate knowledge, expertise, achievements, and experience in one of the following fields: • Financial management or banking • Local economic rehabilitation and development • Community-based industries • Agricultural technology • Water resource development • Conservation and restoration of natural resources and the environment
Qualifications for Private Sector Applicants: Private sector candidates must have no legal disqualifications, including: • Not holding political office, political party positions, or local government roles • Not serving as a political party board member, advisor, or officer • Not currently employed as a civil servant or state enterprise official with permanent status • No history of dismissal from state or state enterprise positions due to misconduct
Government sector applicants must obtain written approval or endorsement from their respective agency heads before nomination.
Required Documents: • Two passport-style photographs (2 inches) • Copy of national ID card or government employee card (1 copy) • Copy of house registration document (1 copy) • Copy of educational credentials or work achievement certification from organization (if available)
Application Period and Locations: Interested candidates may submit applications in person between July 21–26, 2025 (including public holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bangkok Headquarters: Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Fund Office, CEC Building No. 68/12, Floors 3–5, Kamphaengphet 6 Road, Ladyao Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900
Regional Branches: Applications also accepted at ARDF provincial branch offices nationwide
For more information, contact the ARDF head office at 080-0702991 or 080-070-2334.
