Bangkok, Thailand | The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) received a Certificate of Compliance with ISO 19011:2018, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems, covering the scope of audit management related to information technology audits for the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives. The presentation ceremony was held at the BAAC Head Office in Bangkok.
On this occasion, Ms. Rattanasiri Lertamornvanich, Executive Vice President, of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, received the Certificate of Compliance from Mr. Saravut Suparatanachatpun, Director of the Certification Business, Bureau Veritas Certification (Thailand) Ltd. This achievement reflects the importance BAAC places on developing a systematic and consistent information technology audit process that effectively supports the Bank’s internal governance.
ISO 19011:2018 provides guidance on auditing principles, managing audit programmes, conducting management system audits, and evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. Applying these guidelines helps establish a structured audit framework, promotes consistency in audit methodologies, and supports the effective use of audit results to drive continual improvement across internal processes.
As a specialized state-owned financial institution, BAAC plays an important role in providing financial services to farmers, the agricultural sector, and communities throughout Thailand. A systematic approach to information technology audit management helps strengthen the reliability of internal processes, supports the governance of technology-related risks, and contributes to the effective delivery of financial and digital services. Through its operations, BAAC continues to support Thailand’s agricultural sector, enhance farmers’ quality of life, and strengthen the resilience of agricultural communities.
This achievement reflects BAAC’s commitment to advancing its internal audit practices in a systematic manner and aligning them with internationally recognized guidelines. It also strengthens the foundation for effective governance, risk management, and continual process improvement, supporting the Bank’s operations and building long-term confidence among its stakeholders.