Chiang Mai sites accelerate innovation to boost economy

Meanwhile, Maejo Agriculture Innovation District (MAID) was created to support Thailand’s agricultural industry with technology and innovation covering cultivation, livestock, fisheries, food processing, energy and the environment.

This innovation district aims to be at the very centre of agriculture- and food-related innovation in a bid to build a high-value creative economy, improve people’s quality of life and preserve the environment.

“NIA hopes that MAID will be an engine to drive Thailand to become the world’s food industry leader in terms of exports, investment and production,” said the agency’s executive director.

Krithpaka stressed that innovation districts are crucial for Thai economy and society as their supportive ecosystem encourages innovative entrepreneurs to work on…