Thai – 2nd – Agriculture
| Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is listed as one of the main agencies for many of the planned projects/activities in the Thailand NAP. Chapter 3 3.1 Action Plan on Labour 3.1.5 Action Plan and Indicators Duty of State |
| No. | Issue | Connections to UNGPs | Project/activity | Responsible Agencies | Time frame (2023-2027) | Indicators | In Compliance with National Strategy / 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan / SDGs/ UNGPs. |
| 5 | Labour Protection | 1 | 5.4 Examine and inspect business licenses, employment contracts, working conditions and work permits (in the case of migrant workers) in entertainment venues and establishments to ensure that all laws, ministerial regulations, regulations and standards related to labour protection, employment and the management and operation of safety, occupational health and environmental health at work are enforced to the fullest extent, as well as consider the application of labour measures or laws applicable to the fisheries sector to monitor labour conditions in other industrial sectors such as agriculture and construction, where a large number of migrant workers are employed.* [DM1] | in Agencies – Ministry of Labour – Ministry of Industry – Royal Thai Police Supporting Agencies – Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development) – Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives | 2023-2027 | – Number of establishment inspections, including the agriculture and construction sectors – Develop measures to inspect establishments to comply with laws, ministerial regulations, regulations and standards related to labour protection, employment, safety, occupational health and environmental health at work | -National Strategy for Security – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 4, 8, 9 – SDG 8 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| 6 | Eliminating discrimination, harassment and non-access to equal labour benefits | 1 | 6.2 Determine measures for the protection of rights of vulnerable workers that might face discrimination, such as female workers, ethnic groups, stateless persons, refugees, migrants, migrant workers, especially in the agricultural and fisheries sectors, seasonal workers, domestic workers, LGBT+ people, people living with HIV/AIDS, the elderly, former inmates/inmates; by using various measures such as promoting the employment of these workers, creating an understanding, reducing bias and stigma against certain occupations Organising the awareness-building activities for the public to reduce prejudice and stigma toward the vulnerable worker group and the adoption of the National Guideline on the Prevention and Management of HIV/AIDS in the Workplace.* | Main Agencies – Ministry of Social Development and Human Security – Ministry of Labour – Office of the National Security Council Supporting Agencies – Ministry of Public Health | 2023-2027 | – Development of protective measures for vulnerable worker group: – Number or channels of communication/media for promoting equality – Number of awareness-building activities for the general public – Number of the general public accessing knowledge resources | – National Strategy for Creating Opportunities and Social Equality -The National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 8, 9 – SDG 5, 8, 10 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| 3.2 Action Plan on Community, Land, Natural Resources and Environment 3.2.5 Action Plan and Indicators Duty of State |
| No. | Issue | Connections to UNGPs | Project/activity | Responsible Agencies | Time frame (2023-2027) | Indicators | In Compliance with National Strategy / 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan / SDGs/ UNGPs. |
| 1 | Amendments to laws, regulations, policies and related measures | 1 | 1.5 Review, revise, amend and propose draft laws, rules, regulations, and measures related to food rights, fair allocation of land for agricultural purposes, supervise and administer contract farming. This also involves pushing forward laws that are currently being considered, such as the Land Reform Act and the Protection of Agricultural Areas, Draft Act on Establishment of Land Bank and Draft Act on Establishment of Land Management Institute and distributing land holdings fairly and sustainably.* | Developing, improving and amending relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies and measures | 2023-2027 | Reviewed, improved, proposed and amended laws, regulations and related measures. | – The National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 1, 8, 13 – SDG 11,16 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| 1 | Amendments to laws, regulations, policies and related measures | 1 | 1.11 Develop incentives for environmentally friendly activities among farmers and operators. | Main Agencies – Ministry of Finance – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – Ministry of Energy (Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency) – Ministry of Interior – Ministry of Industry Supporting Agencies – Ministry of Justice (Rights and Liberties Protection Department) – Ministry of Commerce – Ministry of Tourism and Sports | 2023-2027 | -Number of eco friendly laws, policies or incentives | – The National Strategy on Eco-Friendly Development and Growth – The National Strategy on Competitiveness Enhancement – The National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 1, 7, 8, 10 – SDGs Goal 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| 7 | Community-based land, natural resources and environment management | 1 | 7.4 Promote community research on local wisdom on farming and approaches to conserve, utilise and restore land, natural resources and the environment | Main Agencies – Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Highland Research and Development Institute (Public Organization)) – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – Office of the National Land Policy Board | 2023-2027 | – Projects/activitie s promoting local wisdom in farming and approaches to conserve, utilise and restore land, natural resources and the environment | – National Strategy on Green Growth – National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 1, 8, 13 – SDG 10, 11, 15 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 |
| 8 | Land and water management | 1 | 8.2 Appropriate measures for water resource management by ensuring fair and adequate water allocation to the agricultural sector before proceeding with diversion of water to industrial areas, including areas in the eastern region of the EEC. | Main Agencies – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – Office of the National Water Resources | 2023-2027 | – Initiated measures for water resources management. | – National Strategy on Green Growth – National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 1, 8, 13 – SDG 10, 11, 15 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 |
| 3.4 Action Plan on Transboundary Investment and Multinational Enterprises 3.4.5 Action Plans and Indicators Duty of State |
| No. | Issue | Connections to UNGPs | Project/activity | Responsible Agencies | Time frame (2023-2027) | Indicators | In Compliance with National Strategy / 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan / SDGs/ UNGPs. |
| 1 | Amendments to laws, regulations, policies and related measures | 1 | 1.6 Examine the feasibility of establishing guidelines and agreements for transboundary environmental impact assessment and impact inspection systems regarding health, agriculture, society, land, natural resources, and the environment through multiple tools. Community Health Impact Assessment (CHIA) is included.* | Main Agencies -Ministry of Defence Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – National Health Commission Office Supporting Agencies – Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2023-2027 | The study findings of a feasibility study for establishing guidelines or agreements for transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the establishment of a transboundary impact inspection system. | – National Strategy on Green Growth – National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 4, 8 – SDG 8, 13, 14, 15, 16 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 |