THAI HERBS WEBINAR SERIES

The Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) successfully organized the Thai Herbs Webinar Series SS.2, in partnership with the Division of Herbs for Economy, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), with the selected companies relating to Thai herbs and pharmacopeia, to share the knowledge of the remedies that nowadays are used in the market for pharmaceutical products, botanical and food supplements, and spas, that brought you on an educational journey through the traditional pharmacopeia in Thailand towards the contemporary industry.

Mr. Daniel Choo introduced traditional herbal healing effects together with the modern scientific method to fight chronic disease. He emphasizes on the native plants that are used for phytopharmaceutical so the PMH products identify details of the dosage of herbal medicine so people can consume medicine properly. Mr. Daniel also promotes sustainable economic and organic agriculture because PMH also has been working with the hilltribe farmers in the northern part of Thailand to improve well-being for them. In the part of PMH products, Mr. Daniel referred to 2 herbal ingredients: 1) White ginger extract powder which can be used for preventing virus 2) Ginger extract powder often used for reducing acid reflux, and it is a component of anti-wrinkle cream. To export products to other countries, he said that his company already received FDA certified, Europe certified, and organic certified. In terms of social responsibility, PMH cooperates with the mountain communities, for instance, the project of “Agri-forest of herbal farm” which focuses on zero-energy by using solar tunnel dryer to make ginger dry.

Mr. Supachai started the meeting by introducing a brief overview of Thailand’s history of herbs, along with the advantage of the geographical location of Thailand that allocates an easy access to many herbs. He continued the presentation with Thai herbal remedies as a framework for medical treatment in Thailand. Afterwards, Mr. Supachai mentioned another method of alternative medicine as a new option for people to select their personal treatment. Then, he moved forward with his company information by providing general information about what Chokchai does, how the manufacturing process works, and including with his major product and business. Moreover, Mr. Supachai discussed the importance of concentrating on turmeric. Also, he mentioned Andrographis paniculate, a Thai plant that is being utilized as a therapy in Thailand, as having a lot more potential in terms of managing the covid.

Finally, he concluded the webinar by sharing some insight ideas from his previous acknowledgement and experience about Thai herbs.

Mr.Vathunyu firstly introduced the challenges and new altering solutions of aging society. He provided up-to-date information about the current scenario that the aging society is now coming. He shared an interesting point about aging society and revealed what are the new challenges to society when the aging society becomes influenced. Mr.Vathunyu also added another prospect of expectation from the elderly – what they need. Then, he shifted to emphasize a new medical herb choice for the aged population, which is a “Black Galingale”. Mr.Vathunyu introduced a brief background of Black Galingale as a Thai herb that served a high demand in the market. He also provided the origin of Black Galingale, where it can be found mostly, and illustrated an example of the product from these herbs. Furthermore, he mentioned the active compound of black galingale and the benefits of herbs in terms of physical and strength. Mr.Vathunyu then wrapped up a webinar by sharing some points of his past experience about the herbal market in both domestic and international markets.

Mr. Somprasong began the meeting with a quick introduction of his company background (THCG Group) by providing a company vision, mission, and partnership networks. He then moved to explain the evolution of the business model, which can be categorized into three sections; Farm and Produce, Growth Network, and Raise Fund. Afterward, he contributed a company setting in three main parts. Firstly, for the Grow – THCG receives 7 licenses for hemp-cannabis planting. Secondly, for the Produce – THCG specializes in producing a high potential in terms of research and development of Cannabis. Lastly, for the Retail – THCG founded the first flagship store of cannabis medicine, named as “GANCHAYA Wellness Clinic”, under the objective to be an experience center lab-based treatment. Moreover, Mr. Somprasong also emphasized on his company project and capacity about the business of Cannabis and Hemp. Then, he presented THCG product lines that contain food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, and medical goods. Finally, Mr. Somprasong concluded the webinar with a Q & A session regarding the Cannabis and Hemp product.

Mr. Nattawut introduced the meeting with a brief background of Kui Lim Hung Company, which mainly sells a product related to traditional Chinese medicine. He described how the business initially offered advice for the people in Chinatown, and eventually broadened its focus scope to be wider in both nation and international. Afterwards, he addressed another point about the company’s business overview that primarily seeks to serve as Thailand’s center for spices and herbs. Moreover, he showed that his company is the only one that can export a spice and herb to sell in China. Also, Mr. Nattawut revealed a company’s client reference, for instance, Brands. Then, he stepped up to discuss the company production line, which can be classified into four types; Herbs, Spice, Beverage, and Powder and Mr. Nattawut provided a thorough platform for marketing their product towards the webinar’s conclusion.

The special episode by Specialty Natural Products Co., Ltd. (SNP) which was established as a Thai herb factory. The company produces and extracts important ingredients from local resources in Thailand and puts these ingredients into food supplements and personal care.

SNP has the potential to produce Thai herbal extract for medical use, while also meeting the demand of customers in the domestic and international markets. Mr. Nitin Raizada mentioned that SNP passes quality control in terms of the active ingredients, microbiological, and hygiene control thus the customers can trust the best quality of products of SNP. The company discovers the solution to the issue by using an analytical method that provides the “fingerprints (HPLC)” of the active substances with extreme precision to obtain essential substances. So, the company can ensure the quality of standardized products to meet international specifications.

The company exports its product to Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, etc. Mr. Nitin Raizada also explained the interesting product of SNP, for instance, BluVlite provides effective results in terms of preventing blue light and protecting skin from collagen degradation. Moreover, he also showed the experimental evidence of the whitening product that is extracted from Thanaka, Paper Mulberry, and Longan thus a result indicates that this product can decrease the freckles and redness.

We would like to thanks to all the 12-Selected Thai Herbs and Pharmacopeia companies that brought us on an educational journey through the traditional pharmacopeia in Thailand towards the contemporary industry.

The Webinar Episodes will be available on the TICC YouTube Channel, or SCAN QR-Code.