February 12, 2023 – at 6:42 p.m. His Majesty the King Her Majesty the Queen presided over the opening of the Royal Project Agricultural Research and Development Center. “Chanakathibejdamri” at the Royal Project Agricultural Research and Development Center Chanakathibet Damri, Mae Hia Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province, with Mr. Nirat Pongsitthaworn Chiang Mai Governor together with heads of government agencies, government officials and people
In this regard, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn entered the building of the Royal Project Agricultural Research and Development Center. Chanakathibetdamri on the 1st floor observed the operational activities of various buildings through the video signal transmission system. and saw an exhibition of research works of the Royal Project Foundation that started from small beginnings to great results. with the achievements of the research During the year 2017-2022, there is a body of knowledge Innovation and technology in plant and animal breeding technology, 50 species, 126 varieties, spread to farmers in 23 centers, generating more than 168 million baht in income and having 18 registered plant varieties, 40 varieties as follows: vegetables, fruits, flowers and field crops. and drink plants There are 6 patents registered, 15 new products, with outstanding research achievements such as roses with large, colorful flowers that stand out in a vase for a long time. strawberries, which contain 10 Phrarachathan and the latest variety of Phrarachathan89 The outstanding feature is that it contains free radicals. “Athocyanin” is 1-2 times higher than the general variety, so it has a large, dark red skin. Quinoa is a new crop of Thailand with high nutritional value. The research and development of biological species to replace agricultural chemicals creates safety for producers, consumers and the environment. Currently, there are 13 biological species that support farmers and prototypes for analyzing pesticide residues in produce. Which is a new innovation from research to increase the efficiency of detecting chemical residues accurately and create safety for operators, plans to expand the results to be used in the Royal Project Development Center in the future
In addition, he saw the bestowed plants. from Her Majesty the Queen bestowed the Edelweiss tree to the Royal Project be propagated by tissue culture Now able to grow in Thailand at Doi Inn Station, Ang Khang until growing and flowering more than 4,450 trees and is under research The flowers are extracted to make skin care products and Gentian, a new plant variety that has been bestowed along with Edelweiss. which is under study and tissue propagation including developing appropriate transplanting techniques and plants bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prince Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya His Majesty bestowed 18 types of plants, 44 varieties, divided into 4 groups of fruit trees and 4 types of medicinal plants. 1 cold-season flowering plant and 9 vegetable plants were tested for planting in Stations of 5 Royal Projects, some of which can be expanded immediately.
This is the result of research, innovation and technology in plant and animal breeding technology. not only bring economic value But it also leads to generating income for the community and society. by introducing royal initiatives Her Majesty the Queen the queen Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to the development of handicrafts for the Royal Project Has researched, progressed and developed hemp to have low costs as well reduction of fiber processing therefore making the price tangible When the fibers are obtained, they are woven into various products by mixing with natural fibers. Other dyed with natural colors using how many 4 types according to each community On the social side, there is a youth vaccination program because some areas near the border are at risk for young people in terms of drugs. Therefore, it focuses on creating understanding among youth in the area to be far away from drugs by creating 150 model youth leaders. people to inspire younger generations to stay away from drugs Provide career support to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
environmental Wearing hats for the mountain project It is a strategy to motivate farmers to have a cherish forest. by introducing royal initiatives His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Borommanatbophit planted 3 forests for 4 benefits as a guideline for operations in order to make villagers love and cherish forests. Create a product processing community enterprise group In addition, data centers are also used to capture agricultural brush coordinates. to monitor the survival of the trees with information technology through satellite images Including preparing for carbon credit assessment To calculate the reduction of carbon dioxide absorption into the atmosphere.
before returning His Majesty Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn proceeded to the multipurpose room Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn listened to the report on the utilization of the Royal Project Agricultural Research and Development Center building. Chanakathibet Damri Royal Project Agricultural Research and Development Center “Chanthibet Damri”, which is the center that His Majesty the King His Majesty graciously granted royal permission to establish and bestowed the name of the research center as “Chanakathibethdamri” meaning It is a center for research and development in highland areas, inheriting, preserving and extending the initiatives of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Borommanatbophit who benefits both the people in the highlands People in surrounding areas and the people of the country as a whole Located in Tambon Mae Hia Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province, with an area of 21.9 rai, consisting of 7 office buildings: 1. Administration Building 2. Operation Building 1 3. Operation building 2,4. Plant Protection Building, 5 Seed and Herb Processing Building , 6 plant biotechnology buildings and 7 data center buildings (DATA CENTER)
This research center began construction in early 2020 and was completed in August 2021. Operations under Chanakathibesdamri Research Center It is complete in terms of education, research, research and development of plant varieties, research and processing products to add value. Post-Harvest Management as well as aiming to be a place for transferring knowledge From the experience accumulated over 53 years, along with publishing the royal initiatives of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Borommanatbophit in the development of the highlands for the benefit of hill tribe people, us and the world to be evident
