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Final batch of rice auctioned for B244m
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government has wrapped up its auctioning-off of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme and has sold it to the two highest bidders for about 244 million baht, a source at the Commerce Ministry said.
Winning rice bidder disqualified, 3 firms left
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/07/2024
» The government will soon wrap up its sale by auction of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Old-rice auction winner faces disqualification
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/07/2024
» The unofficial winner of an auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice is likely to be disqualified after the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) detected several irregularities, according to a source at the Ministry of Commerce.
Govt orders probe into winning bid for 'old rice'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has given the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) seven days to vet the suitability of the winner of the auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice following public doubts about its financial status and possible connections with a political party or a major company.
Price dispute could derail ‘old rice’ auction
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» The Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) is likely to drop the unofficial winning bidder in an auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice and negotiate with others due to a pricing disagreement, according to a source at the Ministry of Commerce.
Stockpile of old rice sold off at auction
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/06/2024
» V8 Intertrading Co Ltd won the auction sale of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme, with the highest sale reaching 19,070 baht per tonne.
Seven bidders qualify for old rice auction
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2024
» Seven potential bidders have qualified to take part in the auction sale of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme.
Rice auction attracts crowds of exporters
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2024
» Bidders interested in participating in the government’s 10-year rice auction exceeded expectations, totalling eight companies.
African countries want answers over old rice sale
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Foreign Ministry will meet with diplomats from African countries to address concerns following reports that Thailand plans to sell 15,000 tonnes of questionable-quality rice left from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme to their countries.
New panel to oversee 'old' rice auction
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2024
» A panel has been formed to oversee the auctioning off of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the controversial rice-pledging scheme launched during former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.