The Office of Agricultural Economics Region 11 (Ubon Ratchathani), was established under Order of the Office of Agricultural Economics No. 237/B.E. 2554, dated 14 August B.E. 2554 (2011), effective from the date the order was issued, and signed by Mr. Apichart Jongsakul, Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics.

1. Reasons for Establishment

   Previously, the Office of Agricultural Economics had already established Offices of Agricultural Economics Regions 1–10. However, Regions 3–5 each had a large area of responsibility, together covering 20 provinces, namely:

   • Region 3 was responsible for 7 provinces: Udon Thani, Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Mukdahan.
   • Region 4 was responsible for 4 provinces: Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Kalasin, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Yasothon, and Amnat Charoen.
   • Region 5 was responsible for 4 provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima, Si Sa Ket, Buri Ram, Surin, and Ubon Ratchathani.

   This made public administration and operations less flexible. The Office therefore deemed it appropriate to establish the Office of Agricultural Economics Region 11 in order to make administration more efficient, and to prepare for the implementation of the Office of Agricultural Economics Strategic Plan for organizational development, B.E. 2554–2556 (2011–2013).

2. Area of Responsibility

   Provinces were separated from the areas of Regions 3–5 and assigned to Region 11, for a total of 5 provinces: Ubon Ratchathani, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, and Si Sa Ket. As a result, the areas of responsibility of Regions 3–5 were changed as set out in the list attached to Order No. 1.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

   • To study, analyze, and compile agricultural data, and to disseminate information within the area of responsibility.
   • To study, analyze, and report on the results of monitoring and evaluating the success and impact of the implementation of measures, plans, and projects in the area of responsibility.
   • To study, analyze, and conduct research on important agricultural economics at the local level.
   • To study and analyze the linkage and consistency of ministry-level agricultural development plans that lead to agricultural economic zone plans at the regional level, and to provide opinions and recommendations on the preparation of plans and projects to relevant agencies at the local level.
   • To work together with, or support the work of, other relevant agencies, or as assigned.

4. Organizational Structure

   The Office is divided into 4 units: (1) the General Administration Division, (2) the Agricultural Information Group, (3) the Agricultural Economic Zone Development Plan Group, and (4) the Research and Evaluation Group.