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Commerce Ministry promotes Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits

Commerce Ministry promotes Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits

MGR Online•Politics•9d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Internal Trade is promoting the 'Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits' campaign to boost domestic consumption and farmer income.

  • •The Department of Internal Trade launched the "Consume Thai Fruit, Proud of Thai Fruit" campaign under the concept "Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits".
  • •The campaign collaborates with private sectors and television stations including Channel 3, Thairath TV, and PPTV.
  • •The initiative aims to increase market opportunities and generate income for Thai farmers.
  • •High-quality fruits from Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Ratchaburi provinces are being highlighted.

Overview

  • •The Department of Internal Trade is promoting the "Consume Thai Fruit, Proud of Thai Fruit" campaign under the concept "Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits".
  • •The Department of Internal Trade aims to emphasize Thailand's image as a leader in tropical fruits and stimulate consumption to increase income for Thai farmers.
  • •The Department of Internal Trade collaborated with Channel 3, Thairath TV, and PPTV to provide space for farmers to sell and publicize their fruits.
  • •Witthayakorn Maneenate stated that Thai climates and planting areas allow for a variety of quality fruits to be available year-round.
  • •Witthayakorn Maneenate noted that various regional fruits will gradually be available for consumption from August until the end of the year.
  • •Featured products include mangosteen from Ban Chan Community Enterprise in Chumphon and Cha-uat Phun Phon Community Enterprise in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
  • •Featured products include durian from Lang Suan District farmers in Chumphon and coconuts from Damnoen Saduak District farmers in Ratchaburi.
  • •The Department of Internal Trade invites the public to buy seasonal fruits from production sources nationwide to support domestic purchasing power.

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Key Quotes

Witthayakorn Maneenate
"We want Thai people to feel proud of our fruits. From August until the end of the year, fruits from various regions will gradually become available for consumption."
เราอยากให้คนไทยรู้สึกภูมิใจในผลไม้ของเรา ตั้งแต่เดือนสิงหาคมต่อเนื่องไปจนถึงปลายปี จะมีผลไม้ จากหลากหลายภูมิภาคทยอยออกมาให้บริโภค
Witthayakorn Maneenate
"Choosing to buy Thai fruits is not just about choosing delicious and quality products, but also supporting Thai farmers and helping create a market for farmers' produce."
การเลือกซื้อผลไม้ไทยจึงไม่ใช่เพียงการเลือกของอร่อยและมีคุณภาพ แต่ยังเป็นการสนับสนุนเกษตรกรไทย และร่วมกันสร้างตลาดให้กับผลผลิตของพี่น้องเกษตรกร

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)
The government agency leading the campaign to stimulate Thai fruit consumption and support farmers.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️
The parent ministry of the Department of Internal Trade.
Thai TV Color Channel 3(ไทยทีวีสี ช่อง 3)
A television station providing space for farmers to sell and publicize fruits.
Thairath TV(ไทยรัฐทีวี)ℹ️
A television station providing space for farmers to sell and publicize fruits.
PPTVℹ️
A television station providing space for farmers to sell and publicize fruits.
Ban Chan Quality Mangosteen Community Enterprise(วิสาหกิจชุมชนกลุ่มมังคุดคุณภาพบ้านฉาน)
A mangosteen production group located in Tha Maphla Subdistrict, Chumphon Province.
Cha-uat Phun Phon Mangosteen Community Enterprise(วิสาหกิจชุมชนกลุ่มมังคุดชะอวดพูนผล)
A mangosteen production group located in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
Lang Suan District Farmers Group(กลุ่มเกษตรกรอำเภอหลังสวน)
A durian production group located in Chumphon Province.
Damnoen Saduak District Farmers Group(กลุ่มเกษตรกรอำเภอดำเนินสะดวก)
A coconut production group located in Ratchaburi Province.

Person

Witthayakorn Maneenate(วิทยากร มณีเนตร)
The Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade.

Place

Chumphon Province(จังหวัดชุมพร)ℹ️
A production source for mangosteen and durian.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province(จังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️
A production source for mangosteen.
Ratchaburi Province(จังหวัดราชบุรี)ℹ️
A production source for coconuts.