Ranong, The Commerce Minister visited Ranong to accelerate the increase in economic value, supporting the signing of the Southern Mangosteen MOU and ready to penetrate the Asian market. More than 65 million baht was brought into the country. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Went to the area before the traveling Cabinet meeting in Ranong Province to accelerate the drive to add economic value to Ranong Province. and was the chairman of the preparation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the trading of mangosteen To help support the marketing of mangosteen products in the southern region. Increase distribution channels, especially raising the level of exports and processing. By using innovation to create value It creates opportunities, creates income, and promotes the economy from the grassroots. To be strong Raise the level of value added to export In this regard, provinces in the south There is a wide range of production potential. Especially agricultural pro ducts, including rubber and oil palm, which are important economic crops in the southern region. and quality agricultural fruit products such as durian, mangosteen, rambutan, etc., as well as tourism potential. It is an important economic base in the area. Today there were 2 activities: witnessing the signing ceremony of cooperation (MOU), buying and selling 2 pairs of mangosteens with a total value of 65 million baht (volume 2,250 tons, including 250 tons of Grade A mangosteen worth 25 million baht and 2,000 tons of Grade B mangosteen. worth 40 million baht) as a result of (MOU) this time, the Ministry of Commerce jointly Encourage farmers, SMEs, and large entrepreneurs who are exporters of mangosteen products in the southern region. By pushing for distribution channels to be appropriate in line with quality grades and both domestic and export markets. including processing to add value to products This has led to action that has concrete results, namely the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase the export of grade A mangosteen from the southern region. (Nakhon Si Thammarat) to China through the mechanism of Long Thai. Ready to expand further to other provinces in the South, increasing the export of Grade B mangosteen from the South to Japan. However, Japan approves the import of Thai mangosteen without steam treatment. which is an opportunity for Thai mangosteen For Ranong Province, this will be the first time to export mangosteen to Japan. and add value to mangosteen that does not meet export standards By developing the processing into desserts It is a joint integration of all parties. and provincial commerce with commercial ambassadors Including the relevant departments of the Ministry of Commerce will continue to push forward. Thank you to all parties who have worked together to push for success in signing the MOU. 'Mangosteen trading today Congratulations to the farmer group. which has opened the mangosteen market to Japan and China increased May today's signing of the MOU be a good s tarting point for cooperation. between farmers, entrepreneurs, exporting companies and Thaksin University To develop the quality of mangosteen in order to expand export trade in the future. I would like to give encouragement to fellow farmers, entrepreneurs and all parties involved. In working together to push and create opportunities Continuously raise the level of income for the southern trade in mangosteen products. by today's challenge is that we overcome nature By using the potential of farmers and businessmen to create power. It is hoped that both the provincial commercial and commercial ambassadors and related agencies have worked proactively and thought ahead. Find a market for agricultural products Tell the private sector that does business. Point out marketing channels both internally and exported to foreign markets,' Mr. Phumtham said. Source: Thai News Agency