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Farm losses increase despite state support
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2023
» Despite government subsidies, Thai farmers are the poorest in Asia and Asean, with average losses of 2,000 baht per rai and higher debts over the last 10 years.
Rice exports set at 6m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/01/2021
» The government has set a target for rice exports at 6 million tonnes this year, slightly over the 5.72 million tonnes shipped last year.
Gems export outlook upbeat
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2018
» Thailand's gems and jewellery exports are expected to recover to 2-3% growth this year on the strength of the global economic recovery and the unique design of Thai products.
Gems and jewellery traders still upbeat
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2016
» Despite the world's murky economic prospects, Thailand's gems and jewellery exports are expected to grow this year because of their high quality and wide price range.
Dull prospects seen for gem, jewellery exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2016
» Gem and jewellery exports are likely to fare worse than forecast earlier thanks to global economic conditions, weak worldwide consumption and higher raw material prices.
Gem exports tipped for bright future
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2016
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to fare better than forecast earlier, boosted by government support and an economic recovery in the US.
Gem exports regain glitter
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/02/2016
» Thai gem and jewellery exports are expected to recover, growing at least 5% this year because of an economic recovery among big global buyers and the government's recently approved tax incentives.
Pakistan FTA expedited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2015
» Thailand is revving up free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Pakistan, aiming to wrap up the negotiations next year.
Pakistan FTA talks set for next month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/08/2015
» The first round of free trade agreement talks between Thailand and Pakistan is due to kick off next month and expected to conclude in 2017.
Hom Mali push in Hong Kong
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2014
» The government has vowed to recoup the market share of Hom Mali fragrant rice in Hong Kong after the rice-pledging scheme caused the premium Thai rice to become less competitive over the past three years.