Thailand Registers Two Ratchaburi Agricultural Products as Geographic Indicators
Thailand's Intellectual Property Department registered two Ratchaburi agricultural products—Pan Damnoen Lime and Nam Dok Mai Ratchaburi Mango—as Geographic Indicators, boosting their combined value to 8.5 billion baht and opening new export
The Intellectual Property Department has registered "Pan Damnoen Lime" and "Nam Dok Mai Ratchaburi Mango" as new Geographic Indication (GI) products, driving forward the value of distinctive agricultural goods by 8.5 billion baht. Ormorn Sauptaveetharm, director-general of the Intellectual Property Department, announced that the department has successfully registered both "Pan Damnoen Lime" and "Nam Dok Mai Ratchaburi Mango" as new GI products for Ratchaburi province, reinforcing the quality and distinctive identity of local agricultural goods while opening new trading opportunities, raising product value, and generating income for farmers and communities.
The department is implementing the policy of Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supakij Sutthampun, which aims to use intellectual property as a tool to increase Thai product value, create trading opportunities, and boost farmer income. The strategy focuses on accelerating GI utilization to elevate high-value agricultural products and strengthen competitiveness in global markets.
Ratchaburi province is a major agricultural production hub known for product quality, reputation, and distinctive identity. With the registration of two additional GI products, Ratchaburi now holds a total of eight GI-registered items: Dragon Fruit Ratchaburi, Bang Chai Chili, Chai Por Photaram, Bang Pae Mud Crab, Ban Ka Pineapple, Ratchaburi Sweet Coconut, Pan Damnoen Lime, and Nam Dok Mai Ratchaburi Mango. These eight products generate combined economic value exceeding 8,539 million baht annually in 2025.
"Pan Damnoen Lime" is characterized by round, flat-bottomed fruit with thin peel, smooth skin, fragrant aroma, clear white flesh, few seeds, and abundant juice with a tart but non-bitter taste. The fruit benefits from soil conditions and water sources in the Mae Klong watershed area, combined with traditional local cultivation knowledge. It currently generates approximately 716 million baht in annual economic value.
"Nam Dok Mai Ratchaburi Mango" encompasses the Golden and Nam Dok Mai Grade 4 varieties, distinguished by elongated fruit, dense and fine flesh, fiber-free texture, sweet taste, and fragrant aroma. It is popular both domestically and internationally, particularly in China, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, and the European Union, currently generating approximately 166 million baht in annual economic value.
Ormorn stated that GI registration protects the rights of community producers, builds consumer confidence in product quality and origin, and opens pathways for product development and value addition. The Intellectual Property Department will collaborate with the province and relevant agencies to develop GI utilization throughout the value chain—from maintaining standards, building brands, and developing products to connecting with food industries, heritage tourism, and creative businesses—while expanding both domestic and international markets to create stable income and strengthen community economic development in the long term.
