Yotchanan & Watcharaphon Boost Thai Silk Research for Global Market

Matichon•Politics•3h ago

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Thai government aims to boost the silk industry and farmer income by supporting research, skills development, and global promotion of the Royal Peacock emblem.

•The Thai government, through a partnership between Deputy Prime Minister Yotchanan Wongsawat and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Watcharaphon Khaokham, is set to enhance the mulberry and silk industry.
•Key initiatives include establishing a 'Silk Thread Bank,' upskilling farmers and entrepreneurs, promoting the 'Royal Peacock Emblem' as a quality mark, and developing a knowledge base for dyeing techniques.
•The goal is to increase the competitiveness of Thai silk in the global market, improve farmer livelihoods, and integrate scientific research with traditional knowledge.

Overview

•On June 3, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed government plans for the Thai silk industry.
•Deputy Prime Minister Yotchanan Wongsawat discussed plans with Deputy Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham and the Department of Sericulture.
•The government aims to develop the Thai silk and mulberry industry to compete globally and improve the income and quality of life for farmers and producers.
•The Department of Sericulture will be a key mechanism for developing silk breeds, processing, and raw material management.
•Four concrete urgent measures are planned: establishing a 'Silk Thread Bank' with a 'borrow now, repay later' system, upskilling farmers and entrepreneurs, promoting the 'Royal Peacock Emblem,' and creating a knowledge base for dyeing.
•The government intends to promote the use of science, research, and innovation alongside local wisdom to enhance the economic value of the Thai silk industry.
•These initiatives are intended to create jobs, increase income for farmers and communities, and make Thai silk prominent on the world stage.
•The Deputy Prime Minister also serves as the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).

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Key Entities

Person

Yotchanan(ยศชนัน)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation involved in supporting mulberry and silk research.

Watcharaphon(วัชรพล)

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives involved in partnering to develop the Thai silk industry.

Flt. Lt. Pattadarasmi Thongsaluyakorn(ร.อ.หญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who revealed government plans.

Organization

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (อว.))

Ministry to which Deputy Prime Minister Yotchanan Wongsawat is attached.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

Ministry to which Deputy Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham is attached.

Department of Sericulture(กรมหม่อนไหม)

Department tasked with being the main mechanism for developing silk breeds, processing, and raw material management.

Policy

Royal Peacock Emblem(ตรานกยูงพระราชทาน)

An emblem used as a quality certification mark for Thai silk products, to be promoted for global recognition and trust.