Thailand’s Cosmetics Industry Going Organic By CHIANGRAI TIMES

CHIANGRAI TIMES – Dr.Panvipa Krisdaphong, the dean of

Mae Fah Luang University’s cosmetic science school in Chiang Rai, said Asian countries including Thailand were garnering wider attention from Western countries whose consumers are looking for more green and organic products.

Thailand’s cosmetics industry will enjoy 10-15% growth this year from 140 billion baht last year, supported by rising demand for natural products that are based on the country’s rich biodiversity.

The industry is moving more towards the “three Es” _ effective, economical and ecological _ and Thailand stands to gain with its many different varieties of indigenous plants from which ingredients can be extracted, she said.

Thailand's cosmetics industry by BANGKOKPOST

Thailand's cosmetics industry will enjoy 10-15% growth this year

Thailand’s cosmetics industry is more advanced than those in other Asean countries, but regional integration and harmonisation of standards will challenge the industry to maintain its leadership, says Dr Panvipa Krisdaphong of Mae Fah Luang University.

from 140 billion baht last year, supported by rising demand for natural products that are based on the country's rich biodiversity.

Panvipa Krisdaphong, the dean of Mae Fah Luang University's cosmetic science school in Chiang Rai, said Asian countries including Thailand were garnering wider attention from Western countries whose consumers are looking for more green and organic products.

The industry is moving more towards the "three Es" _ effective, economical and ecological _ and Thailand stands to gain with its many different