Contract Farming Promotion and Development Act, B.E. 2560 (2017). Country/Territory Thailand Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants Keyword Institution Contract farming Dispute settlement Policy/planning Registration Offences/penalties Farming Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force after the expiration of one hundred twenty days as from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette. Abstract This Act establishes Contract Farming Promotion and Development Commission to develop plans and measures for contract farming development, as well as to give counsel on the resolution of problems and obstacles arising from contract farming agreements. The Act also tasks the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Co-operatives (OPSAC) disseminate knowledge and give advice to farmers on conclusion of contract, access to finance, and agricultural technology. Full text English/Thai Website www.krisdika.go.th; www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th