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Soaring rice prices sow hope - and trouble - for indebted farmers
Published on 18/09/2023
» CHAI NAT: After finishing her latest rice harvest, Sripai Kaeo-eam hurriedly cleared her fields and planted a new crop in late August — ignoring a government advisory to restrict further sowing of the grain this year to conserve water.
Australia endures ‘uncommon’ spring heat
Published on 16/09/2023
» SYDNEY - Large parts of Australia were in the grip of “uncommon” spring heat on Saturday, weather forecasters said, adding that temperature records could be set on Sunday.
Govt acts on rising living costs
News, Published on 14/09/2023
» The government is set to roll out a raft of measures designed to ease the rising cost of living and boost the economy, including lower electricity and diesel prices, a debt moratorium for farmers and small-and-medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs), and fortnightly salaries for government officials.
Special panel to deal with El Niño impact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the speedy establishment of a special committee to prepare for and respond to the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Office fears drought could hit farmers' income next year
Business, Published on 13/09/2023
» The El Niño weather phenomenon is not only affecting crop production and prices, but also the mining and livestock industries.
Srettha targets 5% GDP growth
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2023
» The government is targeting annual GDP growth of at least 5% as it plans to roll out measures to ease people's plight, including a moratorium on farmers' debt and lower fuel and electricity prices, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Asian shares stall on risk aversion
Business, Published on 09/09/2023
» RECAP: Asian equities were mostly in the red while currencies logged some gains on Friday, as stock investors remained risk-averse following strong economic data from the United States and continued uncertainty in China.
Govt eyes El Niño mitigation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/09/2023
» The government is stepping up efforts to address concerns about decreased rainfall and drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon that is affecting Thailand's agricultural sector, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
PM insists he is his own man
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday asked the public for more time to work, saying he needs three to six months to prove himself amid high expectations and questions about his independence.
2023 likely to be 'hottest year on record'
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» PARIS - 2023 is likely to be the hottest year in human history, and global temperatures during the Northern Hemisphere summer were the warmest on record, the EU climate monitor said on Wednesday.