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DARK SECRETS: Kingdom to gain from production of hemp | Rare Historical Photos

Members of a handicraft group demonstrate hemp crocheting and knitting in Chiang Mai province. (Photo: Karnjana Karnjanatawe)

The government is aiming to make Thailand a regional manufacturing centre for hemp products in the next five years to generate at least 25 billion baht in income, said Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Sunday.

The plan is projected to add more value to hemp grown and harvested in Thailand by at least 20,000 baht per rai, he said.

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