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Drought sparks rice price surge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2016
» Thai rice prices have soared to a two-year high on anticipated lower supply in light of widespread drought conditions.
State names risky companies on blacklist
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2016
» The government has put 18,756 companies on the blacklist of firms that pose a risk to do business with as they have not given the exact locations of their offices or submitted annual financial statements as required.
Fruit prices rise in drought
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2016
» Thai fruit prices are set to surge because the prolonged drought has drastically cut production, particularly in the eastern provinces.
Inspections due after rise in steel prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2016
» Authorities are due to inspect steel prices at retail and wholesale outlets nationwide after complaints by contractors that the cost of the metal has surged over the past few months.
Push to close G-to-G China rice deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2016
» Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn will visit China this week to persuade officials to sign a rice deal on a government-to-government basis (G-to-G).
Confidence hits 7-month low in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2016
» Consumer confidence fell for a fourth straight month in April and hit a seven-month low as people were concerned about the slower-than-expected economic recovery, widespread drought and low farm prices.
Consumer prices edge up in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2016
» Consumer prices rose for the first time in 16 months in April, driven by more expensive food, fuel, farm products and cigarettes.
Workers' debts keep piling up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2016
» Thai workers are saddled with the highest debts in eight years amid the poor economy and inadequate income to cover their daily expenses, forcing many to rely on loan sharks, according to a recent survey.
Prime minister cracks whip on stalled plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all ministries to speed up preparation of 20-year strategic plans as part of the country's long-term reform efforts.
Call for rise in minimum wage
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2016
» The government is being urged to raise the daily minimum wage by 5-7% in a bid to ease the hardship of farmers and working people whose income cannot meet their expenses.