announcement

2th Announcement ASEAN Collaboration on Sericulture Research and Development 6-10 August 2009 and Pre-workshop, 10-13 March 2009 Bangkok, Thailand

Organized by The Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives THAILAND

“Silk For The Green World”

Silk is the most important animal fiber known to

mankind. Silk fabrics are famous throughout the world for their lustrous appearance and smooth surface and recent years have seen an increased demand for silk products in the world market. This has led to the fact that sericulture is currently practiced in more than 40 countries around the world; with ASEAN being the main source of silk for the world.

It is a great honour for Thailand to host the “ASEAN

collaboration on Sericulture Research and Development” during 6-10 August 2009. The prime objective of the ASEAN Collaboration is to encourage and promote the development and improvement of sericulture among ASEAN member countries.

About the ASEAN Collaboration

The objectives of the ASEAN Collaboration are

to provide a pre workshop (round table) from all ASEAN member countries, to exchange knowledge and ideas on sericulture, and to discuss future cooperation in sericultural development, during 10-13 March 2009 at Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok.

Conference during 6-10 August 2009 in Bangkok,

will consist of a sericulture overview in each ASEAN country presented by the delegate of that country; a presentation on the sericultural research of each country; and a visit to the “Art of the Kingdom” at Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall.

During the event poster session or exhibition, 3 x 6 square meter booths will be provided to each country.

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Pre-workshop Aims of the pre-workshop:

To jointly discuss on the preparation of the ASEAN

Sericulture Congress in August 2009.

Tentative Programme: Tuesday 10th March 2009

Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the delegates

will be greeted and escorted to the Amari Watergate Hotel, the official hotel for the pre-workshop.

Wednesday 11th March 2009 • 08.30 - 09.30 hrs.

Registration and Welcome

Address

• 09.30 - 10.00 hrs.

Opening Ceremony

• 10.00 - 10.30 hrs.

Coffee Break

• 10.30 - 12.00 hrs.

Country report by delegates

of each ASEAN country

• 12.00 - 13.00 hrs.

Lunch

• 13.00 - 15.00 hrs.

Country report (cont.)

• 15.00 - 15.30 hrs.

Coffee Break

• 15.30 - 17.00 hrs.

Country report (cont.)

• 18.00 hrs.

Welcome dinner Over night at

Amari Watergate Hotel

Thursday 12th March 2009 • 09.00 - 10.30 hrs.

Round Table

• 10.30 - 10.45 hrs.

Coffee Break

• 10.45 - 12.00 hrs.

Round Table (cont.)

• 12.00 - 13.00 hrs.

Lunch

• 13.00 - 15.30 hrs.

Round Table (cont.)

• 15.00 - 15.30 hrs.

Coffee Break

• 15.30 - 17.00 hrs.

Conclusion Remarks

• 17.00 - 17.30 hrs.

Closing Ceremony and

Group Photo

• 18.00 hrs.

Dinner Over night at

Amari Watergate Hotel

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Friday 13th March 2009 • 08.00 hrs.

Departure from Amari

Watergate Hotel to

Nakhon Ratchasima Province

• 11.00 - 15.00 hrs.

Study Tour

- The Queen Sirikit Sericulture

Center (Nakhon Ratchasima)

- Pak Thongchai Silk Market,

Nakhon Ratchasima Province

- Jim Thompson Fabric Factory,

Nakhon Ratchasima Province

• 12.00 - 13.00 hrs.

Lunch

• 15.00 hrs.

Travel back to Bangkok

• 19.00 hrs.

Farewell dinner Over night

at Amari Watergate Hotel

Saturday 14th March 2009 • Checkout from Amari Watergate Hotel • Departure from Suvarnabhumi International Airport

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Round Table Discussion

Discussion on the suitable format of the ASEAN

Sericulture Congress to be held in August 2009.

1. Academic

- Discussion on the topics of research papers to be

presented (the scope being mulberry cultivtion, silk rearing technique mulberry and silk breeding, mulberry and silk products, molecular biotechnology, plant protection, post harvest, etc.).

2. Exhibition

2.1 Discussion on the preparation of the ASEAN

Exhibition Zone in the ASEAN Sericulture Congress, which will display each countries’ sericulture products that can be commercialized.

2.2 Discussion on the preparation of ASEAN Fusion,

where each country will be provided with an area of 3x3 square meters (with the ASEAN symbol) to display products that are deemed outstanding and unique to their country.

3. Competition

- Discussion on the preparation of silk textile and

garment competition.

4. Individual prizes

- Discussion on the nominated individuals who have

devotedly contributed to mulberry cultivation and silk breeding on an ASEAN level, for example, outstanding academic research, work on sericulture preservation, work on cultural national sericulture in terms of economy and society.

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5. Designating the frequency of the Congress

- Discussion on the next ASEAN Sericulture Congress,

the frequency in holding the Congress and the next host country.

6. Establishment of the ASEAN Sericulture Association

- Discussion on the appropriateness in establishing

the ASEAN Sericulture Association • Objective of establishment • Registration and the Association’s headquarters • Chairman, secretariat, treasurer and directors of the Association • The Association’s articles (membership, fees, etc.)

Language: Official language of the pre-workshop is English with the exception of Thai people.

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Country Report

15 minutes will be provided for each ASEAN

country presentation. The presentation should be aimed on the sericulture situation in each delegate’s country in the following topics: • Area of Mulberry cultivation • Fresh cocoon and silk yarn production • Sericulture farmer household • Silk and Mulberry products such as silk fabric, silk accessories, mulberry tea, mulberry wine, cosmetic, etc.

• Sericulture research and development

The paper must be submitted by February 20, 2009

and send manuscripts to Dr. Somphob Jongruaysup The Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture 2175 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, THAILAND e-mail: Somphob_J@hotmail.com

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Registration Fee Pre-workshop (10-13 March 2009)

The basic registration fee during the event is free

of charge for one delegate from each ASEAN country.

The Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture will support all expenses such as international airfare, local transportation, accommodation and main meals (any other expenses will be borne solely by the delegates).

Conference (6-10 August 2009)

The four delegates for each member ASEAN country

will be invited. The Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture will support all expenses such as local transportation, accommodation and main meals, save for the International airfare, which the delegates will be solely responsible for.

Hotel Accommodation

Amari Watergate Hotel ( ) 847 Petchburi Road, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND Tel: +662 6539000 Fax: +662 6539045 http://www.amari.com

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Contact Information 1. Mr. Prateep Meesilpa Director of the Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture 2175 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, THAILAND Tel: +662 5793118, 9406655 Fax: +662 9406564, 5790053 e-mail: qsis@opsmoac.go.th, qs_prateep@yahoo.com 2. Mrs. Khobkol Sannamvong 2175 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, THAILAND Tel: +662 5793118, 9406655 Fax: +662 9406564, 5790053 e-mail: khobkol@yahoo.co.th 3. Dr. Somphob Jongruaysup The Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture 2175 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, THAILAND Tel: +662 9406655, 5793118 ext.14 Fax: +662 9406564, 5790053 e-mail: Somphob_J@hotmail.com 4. Ms. Chalermsri Tumma The Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture 2175 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, THAILAND Tel: +662 9406655, 5793118 ext.13 Fax: +662 9406564, 5790053 e-mail: chalermsri.tumma@gmail.com

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The Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives 2175 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, THAILAND Tel: +662 5793118, 9406655 Fax: +662 9406564, 5790053 http://www.qthaisilk.com