DTAM pushes 5-point plan to boost kratom industry (opens original article in a new tab)

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is implementing a five-point strategy to enhance kratom's global economic potential through research, innovation, and international standards compliance.

• DTAM introduces five-point plan to boost kratom industry globally
• Kratom removed from narcotics list in 2021 and designated as 'Herbal Champion' in 2023
• Plan focuses on research, product development, and international standards for quality and safety
• Five pillars include agriculture, pharmacology, product development, policy, and AI applications