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Final batch of rice auctioned for B244m
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government has wrapped up its auctioning-off of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme and has sold it to the two highest bidders for about 244 million baht, a source at the Commerce Ministry said.
Pledged rice 'still good' after 10 years
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2024
» Ten-year-old rice kept in warehouses in Surin since the Yingluck Shinawatra administration is still of good quality, according to Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who says his ministry will conduct bidding for the rice next week.
Govt seeks to sign additional FTAs with other countries
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2024
» The government is focusing on economic diplomacy policies, with negotiations on more free trade agreements (FTA) the main mission, according to its spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Power subsidy request slashed
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2023
» The caretaker cabinet will submit a new proposal to the Election Commission (EC) seeking approval for a reduced 10.464-billion-baht subsidy for household power bills, 648 million baht less than the previous request that was rejected by the regulator.
Govt hails lower prices of goods in markets
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2022
» The prices of basic produce and meats have fallen, which shows inflation is slowing, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
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.
Shrimp farmers to get help
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/12/2020
» The Commerce Ministry's Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is gearing up to provide assistance to shrimp farmers in the wake of the 14-day lockdown in Samut Sakhon, a major seafood production base for seafood products, to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Paddy payouts kick off Tuesday, says Jurin
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/10/2019
» Farmers who grow white rice and Pathum Thani rice with 15% moisture content will begin receiving cash handouts under the rice price-guarantee scheme on Tuesday, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Govt rice price payouts to start next month
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2019
» Roi Et: The rice price guarantee scheme will begin next month with farmers set to be paid the difference when the price falls below a predetermined benchmark, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said.
Govt rice price payouts to start next month
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2019
» Roi Et: The rice price guarantee scheme will begin next month with farmers set to be paid the difference when the price falls below a predetermined benchmark, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said.