- This Thai Agricultural Standard applies to Thai Hom Mali rice produced from the grain of Oryza sativa L. which including paddy, brown rice and white rice derived from the paddy of the fragrant nonglutinous rice varieties which are sensitive to photo period and cultivated as a main crop in Thailand.
- The Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has certified the varieties as Khao Dawk Mali 105 variety and RD15 variety. Its grains contain a natural fragrant aroma depending on its age, and when cooked, retains a soft texture.