According to a recent empirical study, local community products contribute to the growth of agricultural trade and enhance product prices. Nowadays, the Thai GI system has generated market values of more than 51,000 million THB (≈1,423 million USD) per year.
Not only does a GI impact positively on the economy but also cultures, community empowerment, and consumers’ confidence. It preserves traditional methods of production tied to a specific region, creates more jobs, attracts tourists, fosters a stronger sense of community cohesion, and assures consumers of the product's authenticity, reducing risks of fraud and imitation.