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Rice types approved for GI status

Sangyod Muang Phatthalung rice is distinctive as the grains have a mild aroma with a brown colour.

Thailand has successfully registered geographical indication (GI) for Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice and Sangyod Muang Phatthalung rice in Indonesia.

According to Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai, Indonesia announced the successful GI registration for the two Thai products earlier this week, bringing the number of Thai GI products in Indonesia to three. Indonesia approved GI registration for Lamphun brocade silk in 2016.

The promotion of GI registrations in foreign countries is an important policy the government has focused on to create export opportunities and protect Thai GI products in key markets. This will help…

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