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Chanin Urges Agriculture Ministry to Boost Shrimp Production

Chanin Urges Agriculture Ministry to Boost Shrimp Production

Prachachat•Economy•25m ago

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Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to increase research and production of agricultural raw materials to capitalize on potential FTAs.

  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong aims to increase agricultural and food export value from 2.3 trillion baht to 3.3 trillion baht within 5 years.
  • •The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is urged to increase R&D budgets, specifically 4,000-5,000 million baht for shrimp production.
  • •Potential FTAs with the US, EU, and Canada could drive agricultural and food export growth up to 20% per year.
  • •Insufficient domestic raw materials for shrimp, coffee, and dairy are identified as primary constraints to export expansion.

Overview

  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong states that Thai agricultural and food exports could grow significantly if FTAs with the US, EU, and Canada are successful.
  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong expects FTA negotiations with the US and EU to be concluded by 2026, and with Canada by 2027.
  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong notes that shrimp demand is 600,000 tons per year, but Thailand produces only 200,000-plus tons.
  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong proposes a research and development budget of 4,000-5,000 million baht to raise shrimp production to 400,000-500,000 tons.
  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong reports that Thai coffee production is approximately 16,000 tons, which is less than 20% of the 100,000-ton industrial demand.
  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong identifies a lack of R&D investment and government budget constraints, particularly in the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, as barriers to growth.
  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong advocates for the Reinvent Thailand project to integrate biotechnology, food technology, and AI into agricultural production.
  • •Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong highlights that the pet food industry could grow from 20,000 million baht to 300,000 million baht within the next 5 years.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong
"If we finish FTAs with America, Europe, and Canada, export figures will increase significantly."
ถ้าเรา FTA อเมริกาจบ ยุโรปจบ แคนาดาจบ ตัวเลขการส่งออกจะเพิ่มขึ้นเยอะมาก
Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong
"The problem today is insufficient raw materials; we must help each other increase domestic production."
ปัญหาวันนี้คือวัตถุดิบไม่พอ เราต้องช่วยกันเพิ่มผลผลิตในประเทศ

Key Entities

Person

Chanin Chalisharapong(ชนินทร์ ชลิศราพงศ์)
Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the International Trade Agreement Negotiation Committee, President of the Thai Tuna Industry Association, and President of the Thai Pet Food Trade Association.

Organization

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)
The government agency urged by Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong to adapt its work patterns and increase R&D budgets for agricultural production.
Thai Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย)
An organization ready to link the private sector with government agencies to push the Reinvent Thailand project.
Thai Tuna Industry Association(สมาคมอุตสาหกรรมทูน่าไทย)
An association whose president is Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong.
Thai Pet Food Trade Association(สมาคมการค้าอาหารสัตว์เลี้ยงไทย)
An association whose president is Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong.
Nestle(เนสท์เล่)ℹ️
A company whose executives discussed coffee production promotion with Dr. Chanin Chalisharapong.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️
A government agency that the Thai Chamber of Commerce intends to link with the private sector.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️
A government agency that the Thai Chamber of Commerce intends to link with the private sector.

Policy

Reinvent Thailand
A project focused on increasing productivity, developing innovation, and upgrading agricultural production in Thailand.

Place

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
A key market for which Thailand is seeking a Free Trade Agreement.
European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️
A key market for which Thailand is seeking a Free Trade Agreement.
Canada(แคนาดา)ℹ️
A key market for which Thailand is seeking a Free Trade Agreement.