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Sweeteners on the table for weening farmers off rice
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/09/2018
» New measures to encourage rice farmers to grow cash crops other than rice are scheduled to go before the cabinet for approval next Tuesday.
Petrol station 'trust' apps launched for motorists
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/08/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has launched "full-litre petrol" mobile apps to assure motorists that the petrol stations where they fill up are trustworthy.
Rice exports to eclipse forecast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2018
» Thai Rice Exporters Association has raised its export forecast to 11 million tonnes this year, citing continuously robust purchase demand, the weakening baht and natural disasters that will dampen rice supply.
Shippers mindful of hom mali
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2018
» Thailand's rice exports remain promising this half, but exporters worry that higher prices of hom mali fragrant rice may lure farmers to grow more of it, eventually weighing on prices.
Thai traders tout sales 1.5m tonnes of tapioca
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/06/2018
» Foreign buyers have agreed to purchase nearly 1.5 million tonnes of tapioca products at the two-day World Tapioca Conference 2018, which ended yesterday.
PM orders master plan for crops
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/06/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the Commerce, Interior and Agriculture ministries to work more closely together and map out an advanced comprehensive plan to stabilise farm prices.
Inflation streaks to highest level in 16 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/06/2018
» Headline inflation in May registered 1.49% on an annual basis, the highest level in 16 months, driven by rising oil prices.
Is Chinese durian love a fad or forever?
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2018
» With Thai durian selling fast to Chinese connoisseurs, questions have arisen over whether the phenomenon is just hype or signals a promising future for the king of fruits.
Ministries unite for gem quality
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Tourism and Sports Ministry and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) to launch a Buy With Confidence (BWC) programme to boost consumer confidence in the sector.
Rosy outlook for auto parts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/03/2018
» The government remains upbeat about Thai auto parts shipments despite lingering concerns about the negative impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs.