Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Thailand)

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์
The Seal of Varuna on Naga's Back
Ministry overview
Formed	1 April 1892; 132 years ago (1 April 1892)
Jurisdiction	Government of Thailand
Headquarters	Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Annual budget	108,997 million baht (FY2019)
Minister responsible	Narumon Pinyosinwat, Minister
Deputy Ministers responsible	Itthi Sirilatthayakorn, Deputy Minister Akara Prompao, Deputy Minister
Ministry executive	Prayoon Inskul, Permanent Secretary
Website	www.moac.go.th

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Abrv: MOAC; Thai: กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์, RTGS: Krasuang Kaset Lae Sahakon) is a cabinet ministry in the government of Thailand. The ministry is one of the oldest ministries in the government, tracing its existence to the 14th century. The ministry is responsible for the administration of agricultural policies, forestry, water resources, irrigation, promotion and development of farmers and cooperative systems, including agricultural manufacturing and products. As Thailand is an agricultural country with a strong agrarian tradition, the ministry is one of the most important departments in the government. The ministry is headed by a Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.