Mentions the request of the Thai Government for assistance from the Asian Development Bank for a pioneer irrigation agriculture project in Northeast Thailand. Discusses agricultural and economic performance in Thailand and Northeastern Region. Describes the area of the proposed Project in terms of natural conditions, agriculture, irrigation infrastructure, and existing agricultural institutions. Discusses the essential elements of agricultural development in the area related to improvement of irrigation infrastructure, crop production, livestock, credit and marketing, farmer organizations, and agriculturally related industries. Comments on the shortage of applicable technical information and the lack of unified coordination of the individual development efforts of the various government agencies. [TAIC]
