Thai Rubber Authority Marks 11 Years, Charts Green Innovation Path
Thailand's Rubber Authority marked 11 years of operations with a new focus on green innovation and sustainable farming practices to boost farmer income and global competitiveness.
The Thai Rubber Organization (RAOT) celebrated its 11th anniversary on July 15, 2026, at its headquarters and outlined its operational direction for year 12, aiming to develop the entire rubber industry through technology, research, and innovation alongside promoting environmentally friendly production. The event was presided over by Vinarodon Sapsangsuk, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who presented RAOT's new policy framework as the country's key mechanism for comprehensive rubber management. RAOT Deputy Director of Operations Disathad Wattanaphon presented the organization's accomplishments and future direction.
Vinarodon stated that over 11 years, RAOT has continuously advanced Thai rubber development and become the primary organization managing the rubber sector across the entire value chain—from upstream to downstream. The organization has promoted industry upgrades in production, processing, marketing, and value creation to improve quality of life for rubber farmers and strengthen Thai rubber's global competitiveness. Moving into year 12, RAOT will leverage knowledge, technology, research, and innovation to develop the sector while promoting environmentally friendly rubber plantation practices, aligning with the Agriculture Ministry's five core policies on innovative agriculture for sustainable farming, which focus on boosting production, increasing income, developing farmer capacity, promoting market-led production, and ensuring sustainable water resource management.
"I want rubber farmers to have confidence that RAOT is committed to ensuring everyone achieves stable income and internationally standard products while practicing environmentally friendly farming, emphasizing organic and biological fertilizers," Vinarodon said. "In year 12, RAOT will strengthen the organization to continue developing the entire rubber industry. We envision Thailand becoming the world's highest-quality rubber producer, which is achievable through coordinated cooperation across all sectors."
Kosol Boonkhong, RAOT Acting Governor, revealed that RAOT's 11 years represent a significant growth milestone reflecting the organization's role as the primary agricultural agency driving comprehensive rubber industry development. Over this period, RAOT has continuously advanced operations in production, research, processing, and marketing to secure the sector from upstream through downstream while elevating Thai rubber's global competitiveness. Moving toward year 12, RAOT is ready to continue its mission.
