Minister's Secretary Receives 5 Proposals for Thai Rubber Development from Network

MGR Online•International•16d ago

Reader Briefing

Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, Saravut, met with the Rubber Authority of Thailand network to discuss five key proposals aimed at sustainable para rubber development.

•On May 14, 2026, Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Saravut, met with representatives of the Rubber Authority of Thailand network.
•The network presented five proposals for the sustainable development of Thai para rubber.
•Key proposals include combating illegal rubber, implementing a sales delay program, supporting STR processing, developing international markets, and expanding new planting areas.

Overview

•On May 14, 2026, Saravut, Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, met with representatives from the Rubber Authority of Thailand network.
•Saravut and Theerachai Saenkeaw, Advisor to the Vice Minister of Agriculture, received the network representatives.
•The network presented five proposals for the sustainable development of Thai para rubber.
•The proposals aim to address issues and provide recommendations for the development of para rubber.
•Theerachai Saenkeaw acknowledged the network's preparation and the value of their on-the-ground insights.
•The network requested support for technology, machinery, and working capital for STR rubber processing.
•Representatives from the network requested assistance in negotiating logistics and customs obstacles for international markets.
•Support was requested for seedlings to reduce costs for farmers in the expansion of new planting areas.

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Key Quotes

Theerachai Saenkeaw

"“This meeting, representatives from the Rubber Authority of Thailand network did not come empty-handed but had done their homework very well by bringing the 5 strategic development plans to discuss and reflect perspectives from those working on the ground for us in management to listen to in-depth. Listening was very beneficial and made the picture much clearer.”"

“การพบกันในครั้งนี้ พี่น้องเครือข่ายเกษตรกรการยางแห่งประเทศไทย ไม่ได้มามือเปล่านะครับ แต่ทำการบ้านมาดีมากๆ โดยเอาแผน ยุทธศาสตร์การพัฒนายางพารา 5 ข้อ มานั่งพูดคุยและสะท้อนมุมมองจากคนที่ทำงานหน้างานจริงๆ ให้พวกเราฝ่ายบริหารรับฟังแบบเจาะลึก ฟังแล้วได้ประโยชน์และเห็นภาพชัดเจนขึ้นเยอะเลย”

Key Entities

Person

Saravut Nueangjamnong(นายสราวุฒิ เนื่องจำนง)

Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who received proposals for para rubber development.

Theerachai Saenkeaw(นายธีระชัย แสนแก้ว)

Advisor to the Vice Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who commented on the para rubber development proposals.

Watcharaphon Khaokham(นายวัชระพล ขาวขำ)

Vice Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives mentioned as having an advisor present at the meeting.

Organization

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)ℹ️

Government ministry involved in discussions on para rubber development.

Rubber Authority of Thailand Network(เครือข่ายเกษตรกรการยางแห่งประเทศไทย)

Network representing para rubber farmers who presented development proposals.

RAOT(กยท.)

Abbreviation for the Rubber Authority of Thailand (likely a government agency).