Vetiver has traditionally been utilized as MAP since ancient times, particularly in India, Indonesia,
Pakistan, Senegal, Sri Lanka and a few other countries as well as in Thailand. This paper describes
potential utilization of vetiver, both as MP and AP. It also highlights the utilization of vetiver as
MAP in Thailand that includes the utilization of vetiver in traditional medicine, in pest control, and
as fragrant materials. Research on production of vetiver oil and the R&D on industrial potential of
vetiver as aromatic plants in Thailand are also described. It ends with the discussion on the main
objective of planting vetiver, environmental implication, socio-economic aspects, and industrial potentials.