Awarding 30 Thai Agri-Innovation Works on June 12

MGR Online•Economy•7h ago

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The Department of Foreign Trade is set to honor 30 top Thai agri-innovation projects on June 12th after a rigorous selection process, aiming to elevate Thai agricultural products to global markets.

•The Department of Foreign Trade, through the Agricultural Products Innovation Promotion Institute (APi), is launching the "Agri Plus Award 2026" to recognize outstanding Thai agri-innovation.
•The competition involved 264 applicants, narrowed down through multiple rounds to 30 finalists who will receive awards.
•The award ceremony and announcement of the 30 best works will take place on June 12, 2026.

Overview

•The Agri Plus Award 2026 is being held for the 5th year under the theme “Thailand’s Agri Inno Wave”.
•The Department of Foreign Trade and APi have selected 30 outstanding agri-innovation works from nationwide applicants.
•The final round of judging for the Agri Plus Award 2026 took place between May 21 - 22, 2026.
•Arada Fuangtong, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, announced the progress of the Agri Plus Award 2026 project.
•The project aims to elevate agricultural products from basic commodities to high-value agricultural innovations, aligning with government policy.
•The announcement and awarding ceremony for the 30 outstanding works will be held on June 12, 2026.
•Participating businesses in the Agri Plus Award 2026 will have opportunities to join various domestic and international market promotion activities.
•Several international trade fairs including THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026 (May 26 – 30, 2026) and Beauty World Middle East 2026 (October 27 – 29, 2026) are participating events.

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Key Quotes

Arada Fuangtong

"Agri Plus Award 2026, organized for the fifth consecutive year, this year under the concept “Thailand’s Agri Inno Wave” focuses on elevating agricultural products from basic commodities to high-value agricultural innovations."

Agri Plus Award 2026 ซึ่งจัดขึ้นต่อเนื่องเป็นปีที่ 5 โดยในปีนี้ภายใต้แนวคิด “Thailand’s Agri Inno Wave” มุ่งเน้นการยกระดับสินค้าเกษตรจากสินค้าโภคภัณฑ์ขั้นต้นไปสู่สินค้าเกษตรนวัตกรรมมูลค่าสูง (High Value Agricultural Products)

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)

The organizing body for the Agri Plus Award 2026, responsible for promoting Thai agricultural innovation.

Agricultural Products Innovation Promotion Institute (APi)(สถาบันส่งเสริมสินค้าเกษตรนวัตกรรม (APi))

An institute under the Department of Foreign Trade that manages the Agri Plus Award 2026 and promotes agri-innovation.

Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️

Collaborated with the Department of Foreign Trade to design an advanced training curriculum for Agri Plus Award participants.

Thai Rath TV(ไทยรัฐ TV)ℹ️

A television channel broadcasting the "Agrithon by ARDA" program, which Agri Plus Award 2026 participants can join.

Person

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn(สมเด็จพระกนิษฐาธิราชเจ้า กรมสมเด็จพระเทพรัตนราชสุดาฯ สยามบรมราชกุมารี)ℹ️

Bestows Royal Trophies for the Agri Plus Award.

Arada Fuangtong(นางอารดา เฟื่องทอง)

Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, providing an update on the Agri Plus Award 2026 project.

Supachai Suthampan(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, whose policies drive the shift towards high-value agricultural products.

Place

Burachatchaiyagorn Room, 4th Floor, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce(ห้องบุรฉัตรไชยากร ชั้น 4 สำนักงานปลัดกระทรวงพาณิชย์)

The venue for the announcement and awarding ceremony of the Agri Plus Award 2026.

Impact Muang Thong Thani(อิมแพ็ค เมืองทองธานี)

The venue for the THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026 exhibition.

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)

The venue for the Agri Plus Expo 2026.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates(เมืองดูไบ สาธารณรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)ℹ️

The location for the Beauty World Middle East 2026 exhibition.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(ราชอาณาจักรซาอุดีอาระเบีย)ℹ️

The location for the Foodex Saudi 2026 exhibition.