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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.
Sector poised to hit B700bn in value
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2024
» The value of the local e-commerce segment this year is expected to reach 700 billion baht, driven by higher business registrations with the Business Development Department.
Production costs increase for milk
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is expected to consider and approve an increase in boxed milk prices if producers submit their requests for an adjustment, in line with higher raw milk production costs.
Commerce Ministry steps up efforts to stamp out smuggling
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is intensifying its efforts to improve supervision of agricultural product imports to combat smuggling.
El Niño likely to propel rice exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/06/2023
» Thai rice exports are likely to surpass 8 million tonnes this year, driven by higher global demand as countries rush to stock up to brace for the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Cabinet approves decreased rice income guarantee plan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a lower amount for the income guarantee scheme for rice farmers for the main crop of the 2022-23 season.
Rice price scheme set to go before cabinet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/11/2022
» The rice farmers' income guarantee scheme for the main crop of the 2022-23 season is scheduled to go before the cabinet for approval next week.
Panel okays B150bn for rice initiative
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2022
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee approved on Thursday providing 150 billion baht to support the farmers' rice income guarantee scheme for the main crop of the 2022/23 season.
Rice farmers nationwide to receive aid
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/11/2021
» Rice farmers across the country flocked to banks and automated teller machines (ATMs) to receive aid under the government's price guarantee scheme, which began yesterday.
Consumer sentiment takes a spill
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2021
» Consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in almost 23 years in August thanks to the government's tight restrictions to contain Covid-19 spread in 29 provinces.