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Shipments rise in February on industrial demand
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 25/03/2026
» Exports surged by 9.9% year-on-year to US$29.4 billion in February, driven by strong industrial goods shipments, while imports jumped by 31.8% to $32.3 billion, mainly due to machinery and gold purchases, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Diversification key to surviving volatility
Oped, Published on 13/03/2026
» On the day I am writing this editorial, I was meant to be travelling to Bangkok for one of my periodic visits to a city I have grown to love. I am always keen to shave off a few hours from a long-haul flight, which means the shortest flight path from my home in Washington, DC, would take me through Abu Dhabi, but my flight was cancelled like thousands of others due to the ongoing conflict in the Mideast. My inconvenience is nothing compared to the destruction endured by those on the ground, but it illustrates the expanding global impact of the US/Israel/Iran War.
Asia’s Agrifood Industry Leaders Gather in Bangkok for the Opening of VICTAM Asia,
Published on 12/03/2026
» Asia’s agrifood industry leaders convened today at BITEC Bangkok for the opening of VICTAM Asia 2026, Health & Nutrition Asia 2026, GRAPAS Asia and Horti & Agri Asia 2026, one of the region’s most comprehensive platforms connecting animal feed, nutrition, processing technology, animal health, and modern agriculture under one roof. Taking place from 10–12 March 2026, the co-located exhibitions reflect the full agrifood ecosystem as producers across Asia accelerate efforts towards greater efficiency, biosecurity, and sustainable production. Bringing together international exhibitors, technology innovators, and industry professionals from across Asia and beyond, the events highlight the rapid transformation of the sector and the growing demand for innovation across the region’s food production systems.
Food prices rise in Betong district amid fuel worries
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Residents in Betong district of Yala province are facing rising food prices and tighter fuel supplies as the hot, dry season intensifies and concerns grow over global oil disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Heatwave, fuel shortage drives price surges in Yala
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/03/2026
» The intensifying dry season and growing concerns over global oil disruption have raised food prices while limiting fuel supplies in the major Yala district of Betong.
Storm destroys nearly 10,000 durians in Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 06/03/2026
» TRAT - A powerful summer storm swept across Khao Saming district of this eastern province on Friday afternoon, devastating at least ten durian orchards and causing initial damage worth more than one million baht.
Border traffic up 11% in Jan
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand's overall border and transit trade in January reached a total value of 161.135 billion baht, a 10.9% increase year-on-year, with China remaining a leading transit market, said deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana.
Thai exports hit 4-year high despite strong baht
Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/02/2026
» The baht’s value is the most important factor affecting exports following the US decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports, with Thai exports recording their strongest growth in four years in January, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Digital agency touts operations plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) has outlined its operations plan for this year, dubbed "depa unstoppable" and focusing on continued training of human resources, the promotion of innovation investment and the development of digital infrastructure.
Region must not abandon Myanmar
News, Published on 16/02/2026
» A particular confluence of events pertaining to Myanmar -- the fifth anniversary of its latest junta, elections early this month widely seen as illegitimate, and the beginning of a case on charges of genocide brought by Gambia at the International Court of Justice -- should have brought increased international scrutiny to the beleaguered nation.