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Pundits slam measures to assist farmers as inadequate
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2023
» Industry observers are pointing out the government's support measures for agricultural products, especially rice, are mostly retreads of previous measures by former administrations.
Rubber output falls as costs rise
Published on 15/11/2023
» SINGAPORE - Thailand’s natural rubber output this year is likely to drop by 8-10% to its lowest level since 2020, according to a plantation manager and two traders, as heavy rains and extremely thin margins curb tapping in the world’s biggest producer.
Cultivating the future
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/11/2023
» In the heart of Southeast Asia, where the sun kisses the lush landscapes of Thailand, agriculture stands as a testament to both the nation's heritage and its economic prowess. Fields of rice sway gently in the breeze, rubber plantations stretch as far as the eye can see, and orchards burst with the vibrant colours of tropical fruits. This picturesque scene, however, conceals intricate challenges that the agricultural sector faces in the contemporary era.
Dow's 2023 Business Impact Fund Drives Social Change and Sustainability
Published on 10/11/2023
» Dow unveils its 2023 Business Impact Fund selections that will propel social impact and sustainability through collaboration.
BAAC sets out blueprint for foreign knowledge exchange
Business, Apichart Thananan, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is supporting foreign knowledge exchange for small-scale farmers and farming businesses as part of efforts to enhance their business efficiency and competitiveness in the global market.
Network calls for legislation to solve problem with wild elephants
Manit Sanubboon, Published on 12/10/2023
» A network of people affected by threats from wild elephants filed a complaint with the House of Representatives on Wednesday, saying that the conflict between local people and wild animals has escalated.
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.
Calls for a concerted effort
Business, Published on 21/08/2023
» With household electricity bills surging in April as the temperature topped out at 44.6° Celsius in Thailand, followed by a record high average global temperature in July, businesses and governments are factoring in climate change when designing their forecasts.
Ministry aims to build on jump in trade facilitation via Laos
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to explore opportunities to expand the market for Thai products in Laos, leveraging the benefits offered by existing free-trade agreements (FTAs), after it found Thai entrepreneurs have shown a growing interest in exporting fruit to China via the China-Laos railway route.
Let's remember our 'difficult' history
Oped, Published on 26/07/2023
» When we think of "heritage", we usually think of historic sites, beautiful old buildings, traditional performing arts, sumptuous dishes and so on. These are things rooted in the past that are proudly passed on from generation to generation. They help us understand our history and ourselves and nourish our communal identities.