Coss Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Thailand‘s Industry Ministry, under the dynamic leadership of Minister Pimpattra Wichaikul, is set to revolutionise the nation into an ASEAN Halal hub. The minister is gearing up for a high-stakes meeting with Saudi Arabian officials, the powerhouse behind the world’s colossal halal markets. Scheduled to confer with the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), Pimpattra is on a mission to fortify consumer trust in halal products across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, stated Aditad Vasinonta, the director-general of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines. Earlier this week, the industry minister made waves by unveiling the ministry’s ambitious blueprint – the establishment of a dedicated halal department, poised to catapult the industry’s growth in Thailand’s Deep South. The grand vision extends further with the government’s pursuit of uplifting lives through a groundbreaking Halal Economic Corridor, spanning key provinces and districts, including Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Satun, and Songkhla’s Na Thawi, Saba Yoi, Chana, and Thepa. Pimpattra, a staunch advocate for transformative change, envisions the halal department as a catalyst for diversifying halal offerings. The department is set to pave the way for innovative halal products and services, encompassing not only new culinary delights for the Muslim community but also venturing into the realms of halal fashion and tourism. Proponents anticipate that the surge in halal-related businesses will propel the industrial sector’s GDP by a staggering 1.2% within three years, according to the Ministry of Industry. Industry insiders are bullish on the global halal market, predicting a meteoric rise to a staggering US$2.32 trillion (approximately 8.04 trillion baht) in 2024, up from US$2.1 trillion last year. Notably, Thailand’s export of halal food, valued at 213 billion baht in 2022, secured a 2.7% share in the world market, with a substantial 78% representing natural halal food and the remaining portion requiring halal certification, reported Bangkok Post. As Industry Minister Pimpattra embarks on her crucial meeting with SASO officials, it is poised to be a game-changer for Thailand’s foray into the lucrative halal market. The undisclosed discussions in Riyadh will unfold as part of her participation in the Future Minerals Forum, a prestigious international ministerial gathering from January 9 to 11, emphasising the critical role of minerals in clean energy development. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thailands-bid-to-become-asean-halal-haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Given the large Muslim population seems a smart idea Though I do remember being in a food court in Udon Thani and seeing "Mussaman Moo" curry Hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Alphonso Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 32 minutes ago, My Penis is hungry said: Given the large Muslim population seems a smart idea Though I do remember being in a food court in Udon Thani and seeing "Mussaman Moo" curry Hahahaha For some damn reason I cannot click the emojis and get them to work. 😄 So here's one in reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, Coss said: Thailand‘s Industry Ministry, under the dynamic leadership of Minister Pimpattra Wichaikul, is set to revolutionise the nation into an ASEAN Halal hub Have they not heard of the 26 Million Muslims in Malaysia and the 235 Million Muslims in Indonesia which far outnumber the 3.75 Million in Thailand I am pretty sure that they are ahead of Thailand as a”Halal Hub” How many more “Hubs” will Thailand claim to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 And what about the Muslims in Burma? Oh that's right they suffered decades of violence, discrimination and persecution before being driven out of the country by long celebrated peaceful and non-violent Buddhists 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Led by that ever so nice woman . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Not sure she led but she did just sit on her hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Never liked her But then there's not many I do like I like you and Mekong! and I'd go to another country to watch Coss get married! So I like him too. that's about it and David Soul he was great in the Night Museum movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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