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Govt Boosts Thai Silk R&D for Global Market, Promotes Royal Peacock Emblem

Govt Boosts Thai Silk R&D for Global Market, Promotes Royal Peacock Emblem

MGR Online•Politics•3h ago

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Thai government is investing in research and development for its silk industry to boost global competitiveness and farmer income, aiming to elevate the "Royal Peacock Emblem" as an international quality standard.

  • •The Thai government is prioritizing research and development in the silkworm and mulberry industry.
  • •The initiative aims to increase the value of Thai silk products across the entire supply chain.
  • •The "Royal Peacock Emblem" will be promoted as an international symbol of quality for Thai silk.
  • •Key strategies include establishing a "Silk Bank," up-skilling farmers, and enhancing the emblem's recognition.

Overview

  • •On June 3, Deputy Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek revealed government strategies.
  • •The government aims to promote science, research, and innovation alongside local wisdom to elevate the Thai silk industry.
  • •The government is supporting research and development for Thai silkworms and mulberries to increase value across the chain.
  • •The "Royal Peacock Emblem" is being promoted as an international quality symbol.
  • •Prime Minister's Office Deputy Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek discussed government directions for developing the Thai silk and mulberry industry.
  • •Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yosachanan Wongsuwan consulted with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Watcharapol Khaokham and the Department of Sericulture.
  • •To make the Thai silk industry competitive in the global market and improve the income and quality of life for farmers and producers throughout the supply chain.
  • •Four urgent measures have been identified, including establishing a "Silk Bank," up-skilling farmers and entrepreneurs, improving the "Royal Peacock Emblem's" image, and creating a knowledge base for silk dyeing.

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Key Quotes

Deputy Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek
"The government aims to promote the use of science, research, and innovation alongside preserving local wisdom to elevate the Thai silk industry, create economic value, generate jobs, and income for farmers and communities, as well as push Thai silk to stand out on the global stage."
รัฐบาลมุ่งส่งเสริมการใช้วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัย และนวัตกรรม ควบคู่กับการสืบสานภูมิปัญญาท้องถิ่น เพื่อยกระดับอุตสาหกรรมผ้าไหมไทยให้สามารถสร้างมูลค่าเพิ่มทางเศรษฐกิจ สร้างงาน สร้างรายได้แก่เกษตรกรและชุมชน ตลอดจนผลักดันผ้าไหมไทยให้โดดเด่นบนเวทีโลก

Key Entities

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)
The governing body of Thailand implementing policies related to the silk industry.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (อว.))
A government ministry involved in developing strategies for science, research, and innovation, including for the silk industry.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)
A government ministry responsible for agricultural affairs, including the development of the mulberry and sericulture sectors.
Department of Sericulture(กรมหม่อนไหม)
The government department tasked as the main mechanism for silk variety development, processing, and raw material management.

Person

Ratchada Thanadirek(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)
Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the government's strategies for the Thai silk industry.
Yosachanan Wongsuwan(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation involved in discussions regarding silk industry development.
Watcharapol Khaokham(นายวัชรพล ขาวขำ)
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who participated in discussions on the silk industry's development.

Law

Royal Peacock Emblem(ตรานกยูงพระราชทาน)
A quality assurance mark for Thai silk products, aiming for international recognition and trust.