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Govt backs silk research, Royal Peacock emblem for global market

Govt backs silk research, Royal Peacock emblem for global market

Khaosod•Politics•3h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand is enhancing its sericulture industry and promoting its silk products globally using the 'Royal Peacock Emblem' as a quality mark.

  • •The Thai government is investing in research and development for sericulture to boost the Thai silk industry.
  • •The 'Royal Peacock Emblem' will be promoted as an international quality standard for Thai silk products.
  • •Key initiatives include establishing a 'Silk Bank', upskilling farmers and entrepreneurs, and creating a knowledge base for silk dyeing.
  • •These efforts aim to increase farmer income, create economic value, and elevate Thai silk's presence in the global market.

Overview

  • •On June 3, 2026, R.O. Ying Pattarasammit Thongsaluikorn announced government initiatives.
  • •The government aims to promote science, research, and innovation alongside local wisdom to elevate the Thai silk industry.
  • •The government is developing the Thai silk and sericulture industry to compete globally and increase farmer income.
  • •The 'Royal Peacock Emblem' will be elevated to an international quality symbol.
  • •Four urgent and concrete measures are being implemented to develop the industry.
  • •A 'Silk Bank' will be established using a 'borrow first, return later' system to improve production liquidity.
  • •Training programs will be updated to meet modern market demands for production, design, and marketing.
  • •A knowledge base and standard manual for silk dyeing (hot and cold systems) will be created to improve production quality.

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Key Quotes

R.O. Ying Pattarasammit Thongsaluikorn
"The government aims to promote the use of science, research, and innovation alongside preserving local wisdom. This is to elevate the Thai silk industry, create economic value, jobs, and income for farmers and communities, and to make Thai silk stand out on the global stage."
รัฐบาล มุ่งส่งเสริมการใช้วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัย และนวัตกรรม ควบคู่กับการสืบสานภูมิปัญญาท้องถิ่น เพื่อยกระดับอุตสาหกรรมผ้าไหมไทยให้สามารถสร้างมูลค่าเพิ่มทางเศรษฐกิจ สร้างงาน สร้างรายได้แก่เกษตรกรและชุมชน ตลอดจนผลักดันผ้าไหมไทยให้โดดเด่นบนเวทีโลก

Key Entities

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)
The governing body of Thailand responsible for promoting the silk industry.
Sericulture Department(กรมหม่อนไหม)
The department tasked with being the main mechanism for developing silk varieties, processing, and raw material management.

Law

Royal Peacock Emblem(ตรานกยูงพระราชทาน)
A quality certification mark for Thai silk products, intended to be an international standard.

Person

R.O. Ying Pattarasammit Thongsaluikorn(ร.อ.หญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)
Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister who announced government initiatives.
Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation who discussed research and development.
Mr. Watcharaphon Khaokham(นายวัชรพล ขาวขำ)
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who participated in discussions on driving research and development.