Yala Province, together with the Rubber Authority of Thailand, Betong Branch, organizes a competition to sharpen the rubber knife. At the cultural relations area of Betong Municipality, Betong District, the contestants are fiercely determined to sharpen their knives. The winner receives the prize money. along with the equipment used in the competition to take home as a souvenir
Usman Salang, director of the Rubber Authority of Thailand, Betong branch, said that this was the first time for the Betong branch. I want farmers to go through the right training course. For example, sharpening the rubber knife is important. If done correctly, it will have a positive effect on agriculture. There were a total of 20 applicants participating in the competition, both in the sub-district and outside the area. Some are rubber farmers who already have a career in tapping rubber.
The competition gives participants up to 2 hours to sharpen their knives. with clear scoring criteria Cash prizes and certificates are given to the winners as follows: The winning prize receives 1,500 baht in cash; the 1st runner-up receives 1,000 baht; the 2nd runner-up receives 500 baht in cash; the competition is over All competitors will be given the equipment used in the competition to take home as a souvenir.
Mr. Usman also told me that If interested in learning how to tap rubber or sharpen various knives agricultural can be contacted at the Rubber Authority of Thailand Or the Rubber of Thailand, every branch near the house. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency