ok thanks for your mail.
I and ARH will update you as per our discussions with RINA.
5-6 weeks is the estimate we received rom RINA to conclude and write the validation report after which a date can be set for the verification visit.Validators have to write an extensive report as per ACR procedure. we will be asked to fill the gaps where needed as to reach a successful end.
As I said discussion point is still investment analysis and common practice which needs to be agreed. Are you aware of any other Rubber Companies operating in ESAN around 2003/2004?
We know there were many smallholders but if you have info on Cos would be helpful.
I know ORRAF never supported Cos but only smallholders.
For our requirements we should be very modest as K Joanna had already been so kind to advance 120,000 baht total in Febr and March.
Therefore 35,000-40,000 baht is the maximum we could request for now as we had to arrange extra local support for Anuradha and pay him extra for overwork apart from his monthly fees.
This total will be deducted from the balance available for concluding the validation.
I have to check but after deductuing total 3 advance , validation balance should be around 300,000 baht which can be paid on presentation of validation report.
Thanks
dr Marc