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Thai rice to be hit hard by US tariffs, MP urges action
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The rice export sector is being told to brace for impacts caused by the 36% tariff on imports from Thailand announced by US President Donald Trump, while the government is being urged to negotiate for a lower tariff rate.
Winnowing the truth on rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2025
» Crop price declines remain a persistent challenge for Thailand, with rice a concern this year given its prominence in the agricultural economy.
Rice exports to dip as competition rises
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» Thailand's rice exports this year are expected to drop significantly from 9.95 million tonnes in 2024 because of intensifying global competition.
Rice shipment goal for 2025 set at 7.5m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry set a rice export target of 7.5 million metric tonnes for 2025, declining from an estimated 10 million metric tonnes this year.
Authorities promise to give rice farmers a fair deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the new harvest season of paddy rice, with a plan to implement support measures as approved by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to help farmers.
Commerce Ministry monitors hom mali harvest
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the situation concerning the new harvest season of hom mali rice, with a plan to propose support measures to the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to help farmers.
Ministry ramping up soft power drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is showcasing prototype Thai SELECT restaurants to promote soft power globally.
Local rice varieties winnowed out
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2024
» Rice exporters warned that local rice varieties are at risk of extinction as farmers flock to plant a Vietnamese rice variety known for its soft texture.
Senate panel wants to examine old-rice stockpile
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/05/2024
» The senate committee on consumer protection wants to examine the quality of the old, stockpiled rice the government plans to auction off, and also suspects there are legal problems around its sale.
Commerce Ministry touts rice sales to many nations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is promoting government-to-government (G2G) sales of rice to Indonesia, while pledging to move ahead with plans to negotiate a similar sale with China.