In a move to add values to indigenous products, the government vows to push for its geographical indication (GI) registration scheme to cover every province by 2017.
Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn said the government aims for the One Province, One GI scheme to boost related-product value by 30%.
Currently, 67 products have obtained GI registration from the Intellectual Property Department, with 116 more pending approval. They include Kradang Nga fragrant rice from Narathiwat, Bang Krathum solar-dried...
At the global level, three Thai products -- Hom Mali, the fragrant rice grown in Surin, Maha Sarakham, Buri Ram, Si Sa Ket, Roi Et and Yasothon provinces, plus Doi Chang and Doi Tung, two well-known coffee...
Hom Mali rice was granted GI status in March 2013, while the two coffee varieties received recognition in July last year.