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Stars align for Yingluck's return
News, Published on 09/12/2024
» The prospect of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra returning home to celebrate the Songkran festival in mid-April is not just wishful thinking by her brother Thaksin, given developments concerning a few key players in the infamous rice-pledging scheme and the Corrections Department's move to draft regulations pertaining to detentions outside prison.
Boonsong release stirs flap
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra denied speculation that the release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in an earlier rice-pledging scheme, would pave the way for the possible return of fugitive ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.
Rice shipment goal for 2025 set at 7.5m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry set a rice export target of 7.5 million metric tonnes for 2025, declining from an estimated 10 million metric tonnes this year.
Yingluck next for return?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024
» The release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in the rice-pledging scheme, has heightened speculation about a possible return of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Jailed, corrupt former commerce minister released on parole
Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Department of Corrections on Monday released on parole former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was earlier sentenced to 48 years in prison for corruption in government rice sales, according to an informed source.
Authorities promise to give rice farmers a fair deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the new harvest season of paddy rice, with a plan to implement support measures as approved by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to help farmers.
Rice exports expected to tally 9m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry expects rice exports will increase to 9 million tonnes this year, generating revenue of US$6.4 billion, or 230 billion baht.
Kittiratt off the hook for rice sale
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» The attorney-general has decided not to appeal the acquittal of former commerce minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong in a malfeasance case linked to the sale of rice to Indonesia in 2011, according to an informed source.
White rice price dips as India lifts ban
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2024
» The domestic price of Thai white rice has begun to decrease following India's resumption of non-basmati white rice exports.
MBK Unites to Provide Aid for Chiang Rai Flood Victims
Published on 01/10/2024
» Since the beginning of September, northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Rai, has experienced a severe flash flood crisis. The depression covering the northern region has caused heavy downpours, and the aggressive flow of water has damaged lives and property across many areas. As locals struggle to endure the ongoing water mass, the crisis has inspired collaboration from all sectors, including government, private organisations, and social communities, to tackle the challenges and overcome the disaster.