Mr Weerasak visits a silk yarn mill in Khon Kaen. He now acts solely as an adviser to the group, whose entities include Eiamheng Tapioca Starch Industry Co in Nakhon Ratchasima, Eiam E-san Tapioca Starch Industry in Ubon Ratchathani, Eiamrungruang Industry Co in Nakhon Ratchasima and Eiamheng Modified Starch Co in Nakhon Ratchasima. While the cassava business thrust Mr Weerasak into the political limelight, it has also made him a lot of friends. Mr Weerasak was called "Father Kamnan Por" (Por being his nickname) by villagers, a reflection of the esteem in which he's held. Mr Weerasak also set a target to increase the number of GI-registered products to cover all provinces.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2020 23:37 UTC