The Thai Rubber Association (TRA), established in 1951, currently comprises 40 members, including producers and exporters of rubber processing products such as Ribbed Smoked Sheets (RSS), Standard Thai Rubber (STR), and concentrated latex. These members represent approximately 85% of Thailand's total rubber production and exports. Over the past 74 years, the Thai Rubber Association has continually expanded its activities and remained committed to ongoing development.
Under the leadership of Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, the Thai Rubber Association (TRA) is committed to continuously advancing the organization by adhering to the following key policies: 1) Operating on the principles of transparency and good governance; 2) Cooperating with government agencies and the private sector at both local and international levels; 3) Fostering close relationships with other rubber-producing countries; 4) Acting as an intermediary to facilitate cooperation between manufacturers and consumers, including resolving issues in the rubber business for the mutual benefit of all parties; 5) Strengthening collaboration and relationships among association members to support the sustainable development of the rubber industry; 6) Providing timely and relevant information to members to strengthen their operations and competitiveness; 7) Promoting a positive image of the Thai Rubber Association to ensure it is well-regarded and enhancing the global reputation of Thai rubber in the international market; and 8) Transitioning to a digital and modernized organization, such as by utilizing online media, striving to become paperless, and emphasizing the use of clean energy (e.g., installing solar panels at the Thai Rubber Association office). In addition, the Thai Rubber Association (TRA) is honored to serve as the Chairman and Executive Secretary of the International Rubber Association (IRA) for the term 2025–2026. TRA also holds key roles as a member of the ASEAN Rubber Business Council, a committee member of the International Tripartite Rubber Council, and a member of the board of directors of the International Rubber Consortium Limited (IRCo).
The current TRA committee is honored and grateful to have been entrusted by TRA members with the responsibility of managing a private rubber organization of international significance. On behalf of the Thai Rubber Association committee, I wish to express my sincere thanks to all the association’s members and relevant parties for their support and contributions to the development of the association, which have led to its remarkable success.
Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul
President
The Thai Rubber Association
