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Trade Policy and Strategy Office promotes 'farm-to-face' products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/07/2024
» So-called "farm-to-face" beauty products are a growing trend in response to environmental sustainability, providing promising opportunities for rural entrepreneurs, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
New partnership to boost future food
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry and private sector are joining forces to develop the future food industry to add value to agricultural products, aiming to introduce a new growth engine to the Thai economy.
Tuna exports soar as industry recovers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2024
» Thai exports of canned tuna grew by more than 13% in the first five months of this year.
Farmers warned of threat posed by GM Chinese corn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is warning farmers and cassava growers to be wary of genetically modified (GM) corn development in China because of its potential to be used as a substitute for cassava in the production of animal feed and ethanol.
Plant-based market set to grow
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Thailand's plant-based food market is expected to grow around 10%, with the value estimated to reach 45 billion baht this year.
'Secondary' exports to get more attention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has analysed secondary export products with what is deemed a low value amid non-discriminatory trade policies as well as a government push for more exports.
Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
Farmers brace for arrival of La Niña
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon shifting to La Niña, which may affect Thailand's inflation rate, particularly for food items, fresh vegetables and fruit because of their high sensitivity to water conditions.
Exports see first drop in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2024
» Exports in March contracted by 10.9%, the first decline in eight months, due to the high base last year.
Inflation drops for fifth month in a row in February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Headline inflation in February decreased by 0.77% year-on-year, the fifth consecutive month of declines, attributed to lower prices of fresh food, especially meat and fresh vegetables, as well as government subsidies for electricity and fuel.