The government revealed that GI products in pottery, handicrafts, and natural material products have generated a market value exceeding 400 million baht, with "Phatthalung Krajud" topping the list at 150 million baht.
On 29 April 2026, Ms. Ploythe Laeksamee Sangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister, disclosed that a survey of 27 registered Geographical Indication (GI) products in pottery, handicrafts, and natural material products (excluding agricultural and textile products) from 39 provinces nationwide found a combined market value of 440 million baht in 2025. The top five contributors by market value were Phatthalung Krajud, Kanchanaburi Onyx, Northeastern Thai native silk, Lopburi calcareous soil, and Pran Kratai marble.
Ms. Ploythe added that Phatthalung Krajud led with the highest market value of 150 million baht, currently retailing at an average price of 300 baht per piece, which is over 1.5 times higher than before its GI registration. Kanchanaburi Onyx generated over 90 million baht, with prices ranging from 500 to 50,000 baht per piece. Northeastern Thai native silk had a total market value exceeding 43 million baht, retailing at 2,500 baht per kilogram, an increase of 2.5 times from pre-GI prices. Lopburi calcareous soil reached a market value of 25 million baht, currently priced at 10 baht per kilogram, up 1.7 times from the previous 6 baht. Pran Kratai marble created over 23 million baht, with prices varying by type: raw blocks at 10,000–12,000 baht per cubic meter, factory-processed slabs at 600–3,000 baht per square meter, and handicraft products ranging from 100 to 450,000 baht per piece.
“The market value of these products confirms that GI goods are not only high-quality but also serve as a vital mechanism for generating tangible income for communities. Promoting GI products is part of advancing the government’s 10 Plus economic policy, particularly the SME Plus dimension, aimed at enhancing competitiveness and opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs.”