Media messages in Thailand are reportedly confusing as was the country's political situation in 2014. Sometimes, they suggest agriculture policies will move towards organic. Other times, there is a revival of interest to allow GMO. There were unexpectedly lots of private sector initiatives. Participation at the Thai Organic Trade Association (TOTA) training sessions was high. Asia Development Bank funded activities drew in many new faces, including more than 50 producer groups. Demand for certification, particularly from domestic processors increased. So did interest in Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) promoted by Thai PGS Organic+ as well as the private sector