LEGAL ISSUES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF RUBBER UNDER THE RUBBER AUTHORITY OF THAILAND ACT 2015

Abstract

This research aims to explore legal and administrative issues regarding Thailand’s rubber industry, particularly in relation to upstream rubber support and the legal barriers that affect the incomplete management of rubber under the Rubber Authority of Thailand. The research employed qualitative methods and in-depth interviews. The findings reveal the following: 1. Compared with midstream rubber and downstream rubber, the Rubber Authority of Thailand Act 2015 places greater emphasis on upstream rubber, hindering the systematic development of the rubber industry. 2. The Rubber Authority of Thailand does not operate in a fully integrated manner due to a lack of tools to connect upstream, midstream, and downstream rubber, which negatively impacts policy decision-making. The recommendations include the following: 1. Amending provisions in the Rubber Authority of Thailand Act 2015 to place more focus on midstream and downstream rubber; 2. Introducing blockchain provisions into the Rubber Authority of Thailand Act 2015.