Abstract:
This thesis studies about the international treaty on planet genetic resources for food and agriculture (ITPGR) with the possible effects to Thailand. The thesis mainly studies on the effects divided into 5 aspects are 1. farmer rights, 2. security on food, 3. global warming crisis, 4. the exploitation of foreigner and 5. the access to seeds. Also, the study focuses on the causes and reasons of the treaty, participating party members of the treaty, the reasons underlying the accelerated engagement in the treaty of Thailand and case studies. The researcher separated the opponents into 2 groups which are 1. the developing countries group which is plant genetic resources (Thailand is also classified in this group) and 2. the developed countries consisting of the countries which lack of natural resources but rich in money and know-how. The concept of international political economy especially Relational Power, Structural Power and Four Global Structures which are The Security Structure, The Production Structure, The Finance Structure and The Knowledge Structure , are analyzed methodically relating to the issues mentioned earlier in this study. The study reveals that the treaty rather causes a negative result on Thailand. Additionally, the treaty has opened up the chance for a patent of inventing new genetic. On the contrary, it even allows for exploitation of others to steal Thailand original genetic plant particularly rice and cassava. Moreover, Thailand is still not ready in some cases for examples people, technology and etc. In consequence, Thailand should slow down the ratification of the treaty. In some cases, Thailand should also employ possible choices such as cooperating with IRIR center and should be well-prepared if its necessarily to participate in the future.