House, "Rudklao" reiterates the government's push to promote Thai Halal to the ASEAN Halal Hub by 2028, setting a goal within 5 years to hire an additional 100,000 people per year, holding a Kick off event in March 2024. Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that with the goal of upgrading the Thai halal industry to become the center of the halal industry in the region or ASEAN Halal Hub by 2028, the Ministry of Industry Under the leadership of Ms. Pimpattra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry Has laid down operational guidelines To drive the Halal industry Promote Thailand as the center of the Halal industry in the region. By developing the Thai Halal product industry to have acceptable quality and standards. To create awareness and acceptance of Halal products in Thailand through linking the tourism and service sectors. Develop halal products and services that still have a Thai identity. Connecting local cultures and traditions to be The mechanism that drives Thai soft power inside In parallel with driving the development of the grassroots economy, creating careers, distributing income, and improving the quality of life. and well-being for the people in the area which will lead to the fight against inequality reduction as well as strengthening and sustainable stability for the country Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said that the Ministry of Industry is still preparing to reduce restrictions and amend regulations that are obstacles. Including integrating the work of various departments To facilitate entrepreneurs in the halal industry, products and services, halal food, goals in the first phase that are correct according to Islamic provisions include halal food such as meat, seafood, processed food. Ready-to-eat food Naturally halal food New generation Muslim food such as snack bars, Halal fashion such as textiles and clothing. Gems and jewelry Shoes and leather goods ,Halal herbal medicines and cosmetics, Halal cocoa, food products and related products, Halal services and tourism 'In the long run, we aim to make the gross domestic product or GDP of the industrial sector expand by 1.2 percent or 55,000 million baht within 5 years, while at the same time, the workforce in the industry will continue to increase by 100,000 people per year. Until 2028 and in the short-term plan The Ministry of Industry plans to hold a kick off event to promote and develop the Thai halal industry. It is planned to be held in March 2024, where partner agencies in both the public and private sectors will be invited. Ambassadors or diplomatic representatives of potential target countries also attend the event. We ask the public to encourage working people and keep an eye on this important work,' Mrs. Radklao said. Source: Thai News Agency