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Chinese lockdowns hitting Thai producers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2022
» China's lockdowns in big cities are having an adverse effect on the Thai manufacturing sector and its supply chains, with the problems likely to continue, warns the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Biorefinery slated for operation in 2024
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/04/2022
» Bio Base Asia Pilot Plant (BBAPP), which manages the multi-purpose biorefinery pilot plant in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation in Rayong, is scheduled to start operation in 2024.
Value of FDI applications surges despite pandemic
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/05/2021
» Despite continued outbreaks of Covid-19, foreign direct investment (FDI) is thriving, with applications in the first quarter surging 143% year-on-year in investment value.
Government banking on BCG model to propel recovery
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/02/2021
» The bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy is being touted by the government as a new model to bolster economic recovery.
Finance Ministry seeks ways to boost bio-economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/06/2020
» The government may use the tools of the Finance Ministry to increase promotional privileges for investment in bio-economic corridors to entice investors.
Taking a sufficient risk for future farming
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/10/2019
» Sakda Amornwatree, 55, made a bold decision in 1987 to use his family's farmland at Ban Thamakham, Ta Nao Si subdistrict, in Suan Phung, Ratchaburi, to grow multiple crops on 10 rai instead of one or two crops, following His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's sufficiency economy philosophy.
BoI shuttles ahead with bio-economy plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/02/2019
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved in principle the promotion of Thailand as a bio-economy hub to increase farmer income, in line with the government's policy to reduce income inequality and develop new S-curve industries.
No slipping in sight
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/06/2018
» Let's start by peeling back the numbers: Thailand shipped between 329 million and 470 million baht worth of fresh bananas annually over the past five years, with 2017’s figure amounting to 467.42 million baht, up 41.8% year-on-year.
The future is organic
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/11/2012
» Tivaporn Srivorakul has engaged in forest conservation and farming for more than 35 years and understands that only organic farming will provide a lifeline for small farmers to survive.
Farm productivity crucial
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/05/2012
» Food security will be more fragile in the future as global food demand is growing at 2% a year against a 1% growth in supply, warns the Switzerland-based agribusiness group Syngenta.