Ministerial Regulation on Agricultural Census or Sample Survey, B.E. 2567.

This Ministerial Regulation is formulated in accordance with the Statistics Act B.E. 2550, mandating a nationwide agricultural census or sample survey to be conducted by the National Statistical Office. The purpose is to gather comprehensive agricultural data to support national and local economic planning, policy-making, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as to improve the quality of life for agricultural populations. It defines key terms such as “agriculture,” “agricultural holder,” and “household head,” and outlines responsibilities for data collection. The Ministerial Regulation applies to all regions of the country and allows data collection through interviews, electronic systems, or other approved methods.