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   PRESIDENT VIEW
   The Role of Thailand in the International Rubber Association
The International Rubber Association (IRA) was inaugurated in Ottawa, Canada, in 1971 through the cooperation of rubber associations from both producing and consuming countries. As of now, the IRA has been established for over 50 years and consists of 20 members from 13 countries. The Thai Rubber Association (TRA) is one of the initial members. With a term of 2 years, the IRA is led by 8 Management Committee members, 4 of whom are from producing countries and 4 from consuming countries. The objectives of the IRA are to formulate rubber trade practices, prepare international rubber contracts, foster international cooperation on rubber production, trade, and consumption among producing and consuming countries, collectively solve any problems related to the international rubber trade, and facilitate continuous improvement in the international rubber trade. Currently, the IRA secretariat office is located at the Thai Rubber Association (TRA) in Hat Yai, Songkhla.

The International Rubber Association (IRA) is internationally recognized for its significant role in the global rubber trade community. The Thai Rubber Association has continuously served as a member of the IRA management committee and plays a crucial role in advancing the IRA's international recognition. The IRA holds a management committee meeting once a year and a biennial general meeting every two years. This year, both meetings were held on May 11, 2024, at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld Hotel in Bangkok, following the Thai Rubber Association Annual Dinner 2024. The important agenda items were as follows: 1) The draft of the IRA Preserved Rubber Latex in Bulk (Hevea brasiliensis) International Contract, which is currently being processed; 2) Readiness to comply with the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR), which will come into force in 2025; and 3) Election of the IRA Chairman and Secretariat for the 2025-2026 term. The IRA management committee agreed that the TRA would continue as the IRA Chairman for another term, 2025–2026. In this regard, the Thai Rubber Association Committee agreed to invite Mr. Paul Sumade Lee to assume the position of IRA Chairman and to appoint Mr. Supadetch Ongsakul, Deputy Secretary-General of TRA, as IRA Executive Secretary for the 2025–2026 term.

On behalf of the Thai Rubber Association (TRA), I would like to thank Mr. Paul Sumade Lee, IRA Chairman, and Mr. Supadetch Ongsakul, IRA Executive Secretary, as well as the IRA secretariat, for their excellent organizational management and significant contributions to our success. I hope that the IRA will continue to play a vital role in fostering cooperation between producing and consuming countries and in advancing sustainability in the global rubber industry.

Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul
President
The Thai Rubber Association

Monthly of   July  2024     

   Activities

    iconAll Activities  
The seminar to gather opinions on the draft proposal for a national policy framework for compliance with EUDR
icon 31  October  2024
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) held a seminar to gather opinions on the draft proposal for a national policy framework for compliance with EUDR at the JUSTCO meeting room on the 24th floor of Samya..
The Focus Group Meeting on the “Project to Study and Survey Public Opinions on Amending the Rubber Control Act B.E. 2542”
icon 29  October  2024
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Rubber Division, Department of Agriculture, held a Focus Group Meeting on the “Project to Study and Survey Public Opinions on Amending the Rubber Control Act B.E. 2542” at Ballroom A, Maruey Garden Hotel, Bangkok. In this regard, TRA me..
The meeting to exchange views under the Bank of Thailand (Southern Region) 2024 project
icon 24  October  2024
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., the Thai Rubber Association led by Mr. Somboon Pruksanusak, Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited, Ms. Mayuree Saewong, Teck Bee Hang Co., Ltd., and Mr. Phudit Junthawadee, TRA Secretary, attended the meeting to exchange views under the Bank of ..
Sustainable Supply Chains in Tapi River Landscape Workshop
icon 22  October  2024
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Earthworm Foundation held a workshop on “Sustainable Supply Chains in Tapi River Landscape” at Diamond Plaza Hotel, Surat Thani. In this regard, Mr. Supadetch Ongsakul, TRA Deputy Secretary-General, participated as a speaker in the seminar ..
Meeting with Thailand's Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
icon 21  October  2024
On Monday, October 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., the Thai Rubber Association led by Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, TRA President, Dr Pongsak Kerdvongbundit, TRA Honorary President, Mr. Pattarapol Wongsasuthikul, TRA Vice President, Mr.Korakod Kittipol, TRA Secretary-General, Mr. Lee Szuyang, TECK BEE HANG ..
The Focus Group Meeting on the “Project to Study and Survey Public Opinions on Amending the Rubber Control Act B.E. 2542”
icon 29  October  2024
The meeting to exchange views under the Bank of Thailand (Southern Region) 2024 project
icon 24  October  2024
Sustainable Supply Chains in Tapi River Landscape Workshop
icon 22  October  2024
Meeting with Thailand's Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
icon 21  October  2024

   News

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Commission strengthens support for EU Deforestation Regulation implementation and proposes extra 12 months of phasing-in time, responding to calls by global partners   3  October  2024
Swiss central bank cuts rates by a quarter point in third trim this year   27  September  2024
Japanese rubber futures climb   27  September  2024
Inflated natural rubber prices to impact profitability of tyre makers: Crisil   26  September  2024
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors digest China economic data, await Fed rate verdict   16  September  2024
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China launches anti-dumping probe into imported EU pork as trade tensions grow   18  June  2024
Fears are rising ocean freight rates may surpass $20,000 with no relief for global trade into 2025   14  June  2024
   

 

 

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