Ministry Launches Rice AI Dashboard in Ayutthaya

The Ministry of Commerce has partnered with three ministries to develop a national rice management Dashboard using Big Data and AI technology, with a pilot project launched in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The system is designed to forecast rice yields in real time, helping authorities manage production, marketing and surplus output more efficiently.

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Ms Supachai Suthamphan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, said the ministry had been instructed to reform agricultural product management through a data-driven approach covering the entire supply chain. The Dashboard system is intended to help officials monitor local conditions and make timely decisions on production planning, market management and output absorption.

“We must shift from reactive management to proactive, data-driven policy. The Dashboard system is a key tool linking all data to enable accurate and timely decisions,” Supachai said.

The pilot project is being developed with support from the Office of Trade Policy and Strategy (OTPS), the Commerce Office of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province and the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). Satellite data is being integrated with information from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Office of Agricultural Economics, the Department of Agricultural Extension and local farmers to create a single dataset for policy planning.

Officials visited Phachi and Uthai districts on 12 May 2026 to inspect the pilot system and compare satellite information with conditions on the ground. Farmers and local agencies provided feedback on the accuracy of yield estimates and the need to improve data integration.

Three main issues were identified during the visit. Authorities said satellite data closely matched actual conditions but still required integration with rice variety data, field surveys and crop growth information to improve forecasting accuracy. Officials also highlighted the need to consolidate rice variety databases into one system to support targeted production and marketing plans.

Farmers involved in the project confirmed that satellite data accurately estimated planting periods in line with real conditions. Authorities said the shared database would allow agencies to coordinate more effectively, enabling the Ministry of Agriculture to manage production and quality while the Ministry of Commerce forecasts market trends and prepares measures in advance.

The ministry plans to expand the system nationwide to all 76 provinces after the Ayutthaya pilot. AI technology and the Prism Model, or Precision Rice Intelligence for Strategy & Market Model, will also be introduced to analyse global rice demand, assess market opportunities and identify trade barriers.

ThaiRath reported that officials said they aim to produce practical results within two months so the Dashboard can be used at local level and support future national policy decisions. Supachai said the long-term goal was to create a national rice management system linking all sectors, including the Ministries of Commerce, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, as well as farmers and the public.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 19 May 2026

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