Thailand prepares to host the 7th International Vetiver Conference …

Mr. Pawat Nawamarat, Secretary-General of the Office of the Special Commission To coordinate projects due to royal initiatives (Kor Por Ror.) mentioning the 7th International Vetiver Conference organized by the Kor Ror and the Chaipattana Foundation because His Majesty King Rama IX has studied the use of The benefits of vetiver grass in soil improvement have resulted in more widespread use of vetiver grass. together with an international network of vetiver grass Thailand therefore initiated the proposal to organize the meeting. Vetiver was first developed in 1996 with support from the World Bank. At that meeting, it was agreed to hold a vetiver meeting every 4 years.

This time, Thailand has already hosted the third time. Which will be held between 29 May – 1 June 2023 in the form of a Hybrid Conference by organizing onsite activities at the Shangri-La Hotel. Chiang Mai province and online under the topic “Vetetetrian grass for soil and water conservation in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Borommanatbophit” by receiving grace from Her Royal Highness Princess Kanitthathiraj Department of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the meeting Along with bestowing The King of Thailand Vetiver Awards and observing exhibitions, research and promotion of the benefits of vetiver from 32 agencies with attendees from more than 18 countries. Those who are interested can register to attend the event until May 26th. invite scholars farmers and students who are interested in visiting such activities

However, at the event, there was an exhibition extending the royal projects. And using the benefits of vetiver to develop products such as handicrafts, mouthwashes, is considered a very successful progress in inventing benefits from vetiver grass. There are many products made from vetiver grass. In addition to conserving soil and water according to the royal initiative When developing research, it was found that Vetiver has a variety of benefits. The most obvious is Using vetiver grass roots to make mouthwash who thinks that this product will help reduce the import of mouthwash products that are currently used