Thailand and Denmark marked more than six decades of dairy cooperation at the Thai National Dairy Festival January 23rd to February 1st, held at the Thai–Denmark Milk Dairy Farm in Muak Lek.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn opened the festival, highlighting the strong and long-standing partnership between the two countries in dairy development. Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Danny Annan, also attended and shared updates on future cooperation, including crossbred Viking Red cows and sustainable feed improvements through microbial innovation.
The event highlighted the Red Cow Diplomacy Project, which builds on the historic Thai-Danish collaboration to promote sustainability and innovation in the dairy sector.
The cooperation dates back to the early 1960s, when Danish expertise helped establish Thailand’s first modern dairy farm. Early challenges led to the creation of a resilient Thai-Danish crossbreed – the red cows still seen on Thai-Denmark Milk cartons today.
More than 60 years on, Thai-Danish dairy cooperation continues to shape a more sustainable future for farmers in both countries.
