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Exclusive Interview: “Arada” Aims to Retain Thailand’s Position as World’s Top Tapioca Exporter
Published on 25/07/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce is gearing up to host the World Tapioca Conference 2025 (WTC 2025) in Bangkok, positioning Thailand firmly on the global stage as the world’s leading tapioca producer and exporter.
US tariffs yet to hit cassava exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2025
» Producers say the new US tariff is not hindering cassava exports while the Ministry of Commerce is actively exploring new export markets including the Middle East, New Zealand and South Korea.
Iran and Trump: Much ado about nothing much
Oped, Published on 27/06/2025
» I don't get a lot of face-time with Donald Trump, but his rant on Tuesday in front of the chopper that was to take him to the airport and on to the Nato summit in Brussels was the first time I heard him say "f***" in front of live microphones -- and it was clearly about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Chinese syrup ban has cost Thai firms B2 billion
Published on 25/02/2025
» Thai companies grappling with losses of about two billion baht — twice the amount estimated earlier — from China’s ban on sugar syrup face shutdowns as soon as next month, an industry body said, while negotiations by officials from the country to lift the measure yielded no fruit.
Boeing union endorses sweetened offer to end strike
Published on 01/11/2024
» Boeing shares rose after reaching a tentative agreement with union leaders representing 33,000 striking workers to end a lengthy labour dispute that has crippled manufacturing at the American plane maker.
Oatmeal and eggs are both nutritious breakfast options
Life, Published on 27/08/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I was shocked when a friend said they stopped eating oatmeal because new research shows it is bad for your health. I eat oatmeal for breakfast about five mornings a week to help with my weight and cholesterol. Should I stop eating it, or maybe limit it to two or three times a week?
Ubon Bio Ethanol records B150m profit on B3.47bn revenue for H1
Business, Published on 09/08/2024
» Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE), the largest well-integrated tapioca player in the northeast region of Thailand, reported a net profit of 150 million baht on total revenue of 3.47 billion baht for the first half of this year.
Sugar outlook worsens as yields slide after dry spell
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/02/2024
» Thailand’s sugar output is set to be even lower than expected this season after dry weather stunted growth, which will squeeze global supply and could extend a rally in benchmark futures.
B350m sweetener for Andaman provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2024
» The cabinet announced a 350 million baht development package for the Andaman coastal provinces after its meeting in Ranong on Tuesday to promote the government's land bridge project.