1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:November 12,2024 Report Number:TH2024-0064 Report Name:Agricultural Biotechnology Annual Country:Thail

2、and Post:Bangkok Report Category:Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Prepared By:Maysa Chanikornpradit,Agricultural Specialist Approved By:Kelly Stange Report Highlights:The Thai government has made significant progress in addressing food security and climate change challenges by adv

3、ancing its biotechnology regulatory landscape.Recognizing the benefits of genome editing technology as a key driver for enhancing the competitiveness and value of the agricultural sector,Thailand has taken a major step forward.On July 11,2024,Thailands Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives,signed

4、 groundbreaking legislation for genome-edited organisms on the new regulation,titled Certification of Organisms Developed from Genome Editing Technology for Agricultural Use,B.E.2567(2024).2 Executive Summary On July 16,2024,Thailand took a significant step in biotechnology regulation by passing the

5、 Ministerial Regulation on Certification of Organisms Developed Using Genome Editing Technology for Agricultural Use,B.E.2567(2024)2.This groundbreaking legislation,issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives,aims to position Thailand as a global leader in agricultural innovation.Followin

6、g this mandate,the Department of Agriculture published its regulation on August 9,2024,detailing the criteria,methods,and conditions for certifying genome-edited plants.The Departments of Fisheries and Livestock Development are expected to release their respective regulations later in the year.Once