Wolffia, also known as Kai Pam in Thai, is considered a food of the future, rich in protein, vitamin B12 and other important nutrients. The Thai government is actively promoting it as a new economic crop.
The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Narumon Pinyosinwat, presented this plant at the International Green Week 2025 in Berlin – Agri-future: From Tradition to Sustainability, which took place at the end of January at Messe Berlin, Germany. As part of the presentation of Thailand's superfoods for the international market, she demonstrated a dish with instant noodles made from Wolffia.
"I presented Wolffia at an international trade fair and it generated a lot of interest as a high-protein plant food. It offers excellent protein sources, especially for health-conscious consumers, and opens up great market opportunities. This could generate significant income for farmers, either as a supplementary crop or alongside their primary agricultural products," Minister Narumon said at a seminar titled "Wolffia – Vanilla: New Trending Crops" held at the Khaosod News Office on January 31.
At that time, market prices for Wolffia were around 15 baht per kilogram, but sales were low. Through continuous research, government support and closed breeding systems, he developed an innovative approach to vertical breeding, producing high quality Wolffia while minimizing contamination from bacteria and heavy metals.
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