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Center for Agricultural InformationSection 1: General Information of the Center for Agricultural Information
Q: What is the Center for Agricultural Information (CAI)?
A: It is an agency under the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE), responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating agricultural economic data to support national policy planning and decision-making.
Q: How can I inquire about specific agricultural information?
A: You can contact the “Center for Agricultural Information, Office of Agricultural Economics” at Tel: 0 2561 2870 or Email: [email protected].
Q: Can I request historical data on a yearly or monthly basis?
A: Generally, you can request historical data in both yearly and monthly formats, depending on the data type or the specific agricultural commodity.
Q: Who can access the CAI’s data?
A: Researchers, government agencies, the private sector, students, and the general public.
Q: Is there a fee for data services?
A: There is no fee for public data. However, specific or specialized data requires a special request submission.
Section 2: Database Systems and Platforms
Q: Where can I access agricultural data?
A: Via the website https://www.oae.go.th, then select the “Agricultural Production Data” menu.
Q: How often is the data updated?
A: Data is updated monthly or seasonally, depending on the type of agricultural product. For example, rice data is updated for both in-season and off-season crops.
Q: Can the data be downloaded, and is it accessible on mobile devices?
A: Yes. Data can be downloaded in Excel or PDF formats via the website. It is accessible on computers, tablets, and mobile phones.
Section 3: Agricultural Commodities and Economic Data
Q: What types of agricultural commodities are covered?
A: The data covers all sectors, including economic crops (rice, cassava, rubber, etc.), livestock, fisheries, and other agricultural products.
Section 4: Data Application and Services
Q: How can local administrative organizations utilize this data?
A: The data can be used for planning agricultural area development, career promotion, and provincial resource management.
Q: Is there an information newsletter available?
A: Yes, the “Agricultural Information Newsletter” is published monthly.
Section 5: Training, Dissemination, and Cooperation
Q: How can users request specific data from the Center?
A: Requests can be submitted via the website or by an official letter. For ad-hoc or specific reports, please submit an official letter to the Director of the Center for Agricultural Information at least 2 weeks in advance, specifying the details of the request.
Q: Can private entities request data usage?
A: Yes, by submitting a written request stating the objective of data usage for approval.
Q: What data is provided for free?
A: All basic data categories, such as planted areas, production yields, and prices.
Q: Can I subscribe to news updates?
A: Yes, you can subscribe by registering on the main website.