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Hemp to be promoted in textile industry

Products manufactured from hemp fibres, including these hats, are being promoted by the International Trade Promotion Department.

The Commerce Ministry looks set to promote and upgrade hemp fibre in the Thai textile industry as it offers high potential in the global market under the popular bio-, circular and green economic model.

According to Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, director-general of the International Trade Promotion Department, the plan aligns with the government's ongoing efforts to push hemp as a new potential economic crop for commercial use.

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