‘Green’ leaf plates to be used at Royal funeral
Government and private authorities as well as local people in Phitsanulok province have joined hands to produce food containers made of natural leaves for use during the funeral of the late His Majesty King Rama IX this October.
The environmentally friendly innovation was developed by Naresuan University in the province.
Phitsanulok authorities, the Army and the Community Forest Network Association of the province plan to produce a total of 1,901 leaf plates.
Phitsanulok Governor Supachai Iamsuwan led the campaign to produce the food containers and will give them to the Royal Household Bureau for distribution to those attending the Royal funeral. The official cremation of the late King will happen on October 23.
The innovation was initiated by Deputy Professor Samorn Hiranpraditkul, of Naresuan University, with the aim of reducing foam in the food container industry. She has continuously developed the product to the point where the special plates can carry hot and oily food.
The plates will be made from the bastard teak, with production taking place from September 1 to 30. They will be submitted to the Royal Household Bureau on October 6.