House, "Naruemon" Thai Trade Representative Confident that Thai rubber will not face any problems with the EUDR law of the European Union. Move forward, push, drive, support, promote Make Thailand the center of the rubber market.
Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat Thai trade representative Chairing the rubber project meeting Prepare for the enactment of the EU Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR) of the "European Union" together with Mr. Seksan Traiukhosa, President of SNPT, Mr. Korakot Kittiphon, Secretary of the Thai Rubber Association, and Mr. Nakorn Takwirapat, Governor. rubber of thailand Attend the meeting
The trade representative said that as the European Union prepares to implement the EU Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR), the essence of which is products that are free from deforestation. Importing rubber and rubber products must come from rubber plantations that have legal documents. Not in the upstream area Conservation areas and forest areas, including rubber plantation management. that must be environmentally friendly and not have an impact on society This is a good opportunity to help increase competitiveness in global trade. and is confident that there will be no impact on Thailand Currently, there are rubber farmers. Registered with the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), more than 90% can identify the location of rubber plantations. Ready to support EUDR rules, RAOT has worked in tandem with developing a rubber plantation management system correctly according to international standards. Increase opportunities to export Thai rubber to the world market
The trade representative reiterated that Prime Minister Settha Thavisin and the government attach importance to the matter. Remind relevant agencies to continuously follow up on EUDR measures. by relevant government agencies Whether it is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Commerce and the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) have joined in discussions with European Union agencies in pushing for various measures. So that Thai rubber and rubber products can be exported according to standards, creating income and increasing prices for Thai rubber farmers.
'Driving work to be efficient. It requires cooperation from all sectors, including the government, private sector, farmers, and rubber farmer institutions. to exchange information Discuss and create guidelines to drive together Especially the guidelines for managing rubber plantation areas. including marketing For the benefit of rubber farmers The government is ready to provide support and will take problems and suggestions into action. Including the establishment of a committee to drive work towards concrete results. Supports the enactment of the EU Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR) of the European Union, with the goal of making Thailand the center of the rubber market. Push rubber exports to 2.5 - 3 million tons per year,' the trade representative said.
Source: Thai News Agency
