SURAT THANI, 7-8 August 2025 – The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Thailand played a principal supporting role at PALMEX Thailand 2025, an event organised by the Thai Oil Palm and Palm Oil Association in collaboration with Firework Media Ltd. Held at the CO-OP International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Surat Thani, the event served as an integrative international platform, connecting stakeholders from the entire palm oil supply chain, from upstream cultivation to downstream industries, to collaboratively shape the sector’s future.
In its capacity, RSPO Thailand was instrumental in advancing the sustainability agenda through a variety of engagements. The RSPO exhibition booth garnered significant interest from attendees, providing critical information and fostering a deeper understanding of global sustainable palm oil standards. Furthermore, RSPO co-organised several academic forums to facilitate knowledge exchange across key dimensions of the industry. A series of special speakers presented crucial insights and policy perspectives:
A special speech titled “Enhancing Palm Oil Production Efficiency in Constrained Areas through Precision Fertiliser Management” by Mr.Supachai Jintanalert, shared innovations and applied research outcomes aimed at improving agricultural productivity.
A marketing perspective was offered in the session “The Essence of Elevating Thai Palm Oil to the Global Market” by Mr.Asanee Mallamphut, who emphasised the imperative of stable and sustainable growth over rapid, less resilient expansion.
Ms Sinthu Kaewsin delivered a presentation on “Weaving Sustainability: Connecting Farmers to Global Trade Regulations,” which articulated the role of governmental agencies in leveraging science, research, and innovation to bolster the Thai palm oil industry’s competitive capabilities.
Panel discussions provided a forum for emerging paradigms and future-oriented discourse. A session titled “From Acreage to Accountability: A Shared Journey in Expanding RSPO-Certified Area” featured esteemed speakers from the farming community, academic institutions, research agencies, and the RSPO. The dialogue crystallised the concept that true sustainability is contingent not on the expansion of cultivation areas, but on the expansion of “shared responsibility” among all societal actors. Concurrently, the Asia Palm Oil Conference (APOC) 2025 hosted a panel on “Driving Transformation: Pathways to Scale Up Sustainable Palm Oil in Asia,” which convened international and Thai experts to analyse the potential and strategic pathways for Thailand to achieve a leadership position in the global sustainable palm oil market.
Conclusively, RSPO’s participation in PALMEX Thailand 2025 reaffirmed the conviction that the collaborative synergy of all stakeholders is the essential mechanism for elevating the Thai palm oil industry to international standards. The principle of “shared responsibility” was identified as the cornerstone for Driving Thailand’s Pathway to Premium Sustainable Palm Oil Excellence.
และย้ำว่า การทำเรื่องความยั่งยืน ไม่ว่าจะอยู่ต้นน้ำ กลางน้ำ ปลายน้ำ คนที่อยู่ Tone at the Top หรือผู้บริหารระดับสูง คณะกรรมการต่างๆ ต้องให้ความสำคัญขับเคลื่อน และพนักงานในองค์กรต้องช่วยกันขับเคลื่อน เพราะเป็นเรื่องของทุกคนในองค์กร
RSPO Thailand Hosts Workshop for 2024 P&C Standard Update: Enhancing Awareness and Preparedness for Sustainable Palm Oil Certification
“2024 P&C Standard Update Workshop” Fosters Knowledge Exchange on New Sustainable Palm Oil Standard
SURAT THANI, Thailand – 2 July 2025 – RSPO Thailand successfully held a workshop titled “2024 P&C Standard Update Workshop” at the Busarakam Meeting Room, Diamond Plaza Hotel. The primary objective of this event was to cultivate understanding and readiness among medium and large-scale palm oil growers regarding the forthcoming 2024 Principles and Criteria (P&C) Standard. The aim is to enable these growers to effectively implement the updated standard for sustainable palm oil cultivation in accordance with RSPO guidelines. Furthermore, the workshop served as a crucial forum for exchanging experiences and feedback on the new standard, establishing a vital foundation for the subsequent National Interpretation (NI) process. The assembly included representatives from prominent medium and large-scale palm oil growing organisations across Thailand.
The workshop commenced with a presentation by Radda Larpnun, Technical and Market Transformation Manager of RSPO Thailand. She provided comprehensive information on the draft of the new P&C Standard, which is scheduled for official implementation on 13 November 2025. This included detailed explanations of changes to key indicators, ensuring participants fully grasped the rationale behind these revisions. Moreover, attendees were given the opportunity to delve into the specifics of the indicators across all seven principles of the new standard. This fostered a thorough understanding and facilitated robust discussions on the practicalities of implementation within the Thai context. These discussions are particularly significant as they will directly inform the National Interpretation process, set to be undertaken by Thailand’s dedicated National Interpretation Task Force (NITF) in the near future. Preliminary discussions also took place regarding the selection of representatives from medium and large-scale growers to join this crucial NITF.
Following this workshop, RSPO Thailand will maintain close collaboration with medium and large-scale farmer groups. This sustained engagement aims to jointly enhance the value of Thailand’s sustainable palm oil, ensuring it meets world-class quality standards. This commitment encompasses providing operational support, fostering knowledge creation, and coordinating collaborative efforts throughout Thailand’s palm oil supply chain and the global market.
RSPO Thailand Hosts Workshop for 2024 P&C Standard Update: Enhancing Awareness and Preparedness for Sustainable Palm Oil Certification
“2024 P&C Standard Update Workshop” Fosters Knowledge Exchange on New Sustainable Palm Oil Standard
SURAT THANI, Thailand – 2 July 2025 – RSPO Thailand successfully held a workshop titled “2024 P&C Standard Update Workshop” at the Busarakam Meeting Room, Diamond Plaza Hotel. The primary objective of this event was to cultivate understanding and readiness among medium and large-scale palm oil growers regarding the forthcoming 2024 Principles and Criteria (P&C) Standard. The aim is to enable these growers to effectively implement the updated standard for sustainable palm oil cultivation in accordance with RSPO guidelines. Furthermore, the workshop served as a crucial forum for exchanging experiences and feedback on the new standard, establishing a vital foundation for the subsequent National Interpretation (NI) process. The assembly included representatives from prominent medium and large-scale palm oil growing organisations across Thailand.
The workshop commenced with a presentation by Radda Larpnun, Technical and Market Transformation Manager of RSPO Thailand. She provided comprehensive information on the draft of the new P&C Standard, which is scheduled for official implementation on 13 November 2025. This included detailed explanations of changes to key indicators, ensuring participants fully grasped the rationale behind these revisions. Moreover, attendees were given the opportunity to delve into the specifics of the indicators across all seven principles of the new standard. This fostered a thorough understanding and facilitated robust discussions on the practicalities of implementation within the Thai context. These discussions are particularly significant as they will directly inform the National Interpretation process, set to be undertaken by Thailand’s dedicated National Interpretation Task Force (NITF) in the near future. Preliminary discussions also took place regarding the selection of representatives from medium and large-scale growers to join this crucial NITF.
Following this workshop, RSPO Thailand will maintain close collaboration with medium and large-scale farmer groups. This sustained engagement aims to jointly enhance the value of Thailand’s sustainable palm oil, ensuring it meets world-class quality standards. This commitment encompasses providing operational support, fostering knowledge creation, and coordinating collaborative efforts throughout Thailand’s palm oil supply chain and the global market.
เริ่มจากการบรรยายพิเศษจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญทั้งในและต่างประเทศ พูดถึง การเชื่อมความยั่งยืนในอุตสาหกรรมปาล์มน้ำมันเอเชีย โดย Mr. Kamal Prakash Seth ผู้อำนวยการด้านปาล์มน้ำมันโลก จาก WWF คุณอัสนี มาลัมพุช ประธานเครือข่ายปาล์มน้ำมันยั่งยืนประเทศไทย