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Fertiliser prices to fall by 5-15%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2016
» The government yesterday succeeded in lobbying chemical fertiliser traders to cut the price of fertilisers by 5-15%, effective immediately, to help farmers hard hit by the widespread drought and about to start their production.
Provincial prospects set to remain dim in first half
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/04/2016
» Provincial economies are expected to remain lacklustre in the first half of the year, thanks to a spate of negative factors including low farm prices, widespread drought and the overall tepid economy.
Songkran spending set to hit 3-year high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/04/2016
» Spending during the forthcoming Songkran festival is expected to hit a three-year high thanks to the long holiday and government stimulus measures, including a tax deduction of up to 15,000 baht for dining expenses from April 9-17.
Consumer confidence at five-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/04/2016
» Consumer confidence plunged to a five-month low in March amid concerns over the effects of the drought on agriculture and shrinking purchasing power, particularly among middle-income earners.
Consumer prices continue dip
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/04/2016
» Consumer prices fell for a 15th straight month in March, but officials predict a reversal this month with more expensive farm items and oil.
Rice exports on track for 9.5m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/03/2016
» The government remains upbeat about Thailand's rice exports, predicting an average of 700,000-800,000 tonnes a month to reach an annual total of 9.5 million tonnes, as expected.
More G-to-G rice sales on tap
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2016
» The state will hold roadshows in a bid to boost Thai rice exports and reach the shipping target of 9.5 million tonnes this year, says the Foreign Trade Department's director-general, Duangporn Rodphaya.
Livestock sector's fears grow over drought's costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2016
» Concerns about the impact of an escalating drought on livestock products are mounting, with state authorities vowing to closely monitor price movements and supply daily for the next three months.
Price control for drinking water
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/03/2016
» The government is putting drinking water on the special price control list to protect consumers in the face of the drought.
Consumers less confident
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/03/2016
» Consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in February over concerns about the global and domestic economic outlook, falling exports, oil prices and the impact of the drought.