Nonthaburi 21 Aug-Department of Intellectual Property Continue to announce the registration of GI continuously. Recently pushing "Mae Klong Mackerel", a popular product of Sam Nam City. Samut Songkhram province. It is a GI product that generates more than 12 million baht in income for entrepreneurs in the community, creating a well-known reputation both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Wuttikrai Leeveeraphan, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, revealed that the Department of Intellectual Property has a policy to drive the economy from the foundation. By registering a geographical indication or GI to raise the level of local products to be known both domestically and internationally. add product value generate income for the community along with the promotion of product quality control to increase consumer confidence Recently, the Department of Intellectual Property has announced the registration. “Mae Klong mackerel” is the 4th GI product of Samut Songkhram province. After the big white pomelo Samut Songkhram The end of Samut Songkhram and Bang Chang chili
In this regard, "Mae Klong Mackerel" has been known for a long time. Has a habitat in the area of the inner Gulf of Thailand. It looks like a river basin. and coastal plains around Mae Klong Estuary Samut Songkhram Province which is a coastal wetland area Soil characteristics are caused by the deposition of river sediments and marine sediments. which is rich in nutrients The Mae Klong mackerel has a wide, flat, short body with shiny silvery white skin. There are greenish blue or yellow stripes. golden yellow caudal fin It is unique in both taste and shape. The steamed mackerel meat is tender, firm, fragrant and very oily. As a result, Mae Klong Mackerel is so popular that there is a saying that “A real Mae Klong mackerel must have a crooked face and a broken neck” implicitly conveying its identity that is different from mackerel from other areas. And many agencies have brought this identity to use in organizing annual events. "Mae Klong Mackerel Eating Festival", which has been held for a long time 24 years old is a famous festival. and received publicity from various sectors generate more than 12 million baht in income for the community
For community enterprises or local communities with local identity products that have specific characteristics according to geographical origins and is a famous quality product You can ask for advice to apply for GI registration at the Public Service Center, 3rd floor, Department of Intellectual Property. Or the Department of Intellectual Property hotline, call 1368.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency
