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170 The Journal of the Royal Institute of Thailand Volume III - 2011 170 Cassava Industry in Thailand: Prospects Conclusion In Thailand, cassava has been demonstrated to be a viable cash crop for millions of farmers as well as an industrial crop that establishes a great value chain. Accordingly, the crop has played a significant role in the socio-economic development of the country. The prominence enjoyed by cassava in Thailand has been realized by all stakeholders, including government, academic and private sector, who have worked collaboratively to strengthen the industryûs competency. The industry continues to develop and improve its capability to effectively utilize the crop, not only the roots but also other biomass, which has lead to the promising future of cassava-based biorefineries. References Bellotti, AC, Herrera, CJ, Hernandez, MP, Arias, B, Guerrero, JM and Melo, E, 2008. Three major cassava pests in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Proceedings of the 8th Regional Workshop: A New Future for Cassava in Asia, Its Use as Food, Feed and Fuel to Benefit the Poor, pp. 544-577, Vientiane, Lao PDR., October 20-24, 2008. Howeler, RH, 2000. Cassava Agronomy Research in Asia: Has it Benefited Cassava Farmers? Proceedings of 6th Regional Workshop: Present Situation and Future Research and Development Needs, pp. 345-382, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Feb 21-25, 2000. Howeler, RH, 2002. Agronomic Practices for Sustainable Cassava Production in Asia , Proceedings of 7th Regional Workshop: Cassava Research and Development in Asia: Exploring New Opportunities for an Ancient Crop, pp. 288-314, Bangkok, Thailand, Oct 28-Nov 1, 2002. K Sriroth and K Piyachomkwan, 2008. Processing of cassava into bio-ethanol . Proceedings of the 8th Regional Workshop: A New Future for Cassava in Asia, Its Use as Food, Feed and Fuel to Benefit the Poor, pp. 544-577, Vientiane, Lao PDR., October 20-24, 2008. M Tanticharoen, 2009. A Study on Potential Improvement of Crop Yields of Sugarcane, Cassava and Palm Oil for Biofuel Production: Application of Technology and Planting Area Expansion. Thailand Research Fund. 182p. Bangkok. 160-170_mac9 5/3/12, 11:43 PM 170