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Thailand’s zero tariff vow to Trump still limits US imports
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand’s pledge to President Donald Trump of near-total market access for US goods includes key limits to protect some domestic industries, according to a government official, laying out the Southeast Asian nation’s terms for a tariff deal with Washington.
Key Thai sectors still protected under US tariff pact
Published on 05/08/2025
» Thailand’s pledge of near-total market access for US goods includes key limits to protect some domestic industries, according to a government official, laying out the terms the country sought for its tariff deal with Washington.
Betagro Targets 2025 Growth with THB 4.8 Billion Investment
Published on 28/02/2025
» Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has announced robust financial results for 2024, demonstrating strong growth despite economic challenges. The company reported total revenue of 114.94 billion baht, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year, alongside a net profit of 2.47 billion baht, recovering from a net loss. Looking ahead to 2025, Betagro has allocated 4.8 billion baht for strategic investments to drive domestic and international expansion, targeting revenue growth of 3-7%.
Thai feed mills eye $2.8 billion in imports from US
Published on 19/02/2025
» Thailand’s animal feed industry is pitching to buy about $2.8 billion worth of agricultural commodities annually from the United States instead of other suppliers, as the country seeks to narrow its $35-billion trade surplus and head off possible tariffs on its exports.
Thailand weighs imports of more US goods to cut trade surplus
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/02/2025
» Thailand is set to increase imports of ethane and agricultural products from the United States, a government official said, in a bid to prevent damage to its export-driven economy as the Trump administration threatens countries with trade wars.
Nations can curb transboundary floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/09/2024
» The government must closely work with neighbouring countries to improve the management of the Mekong River to reduce economic damage and loss of life during floods in the future, the International Rivers Network says.
For Farm App Battles PM2.5 with Public Help
Published on 26/03/2024
» Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a key supplier of agricultural raw materials to Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), has joined forces with CP Foods' animal feed mills across Thailand to foster public involvement in reporting cornfield burning via the For Farm Application. This initiative seeks to reduce PM2.5 dust emissions from crop burning and is in line with the Charoen Pokphand Group's policy against purchasing or importing corn for animal feed from areas compromised by forest encroachment and burning practices. Animal feed mills, including Lamphun Feed Factory in Lamphun province, Pak Thong Chai Feed Mill, Khok Kruat Feed Mill in Nakhon Ratchasima province, and Phitsanulok Feed Mill in Phitsanulok province, are actively promoting public awareness, encouraging Thais to report incidences of burning through the For Farm App. They stress that all CP Foods' feed mills procure corn from areas not involved in deforestation or burning.
TFG preps retail expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/05/2023
» Thaifoods Group Plc (TFG), one of the country's leading chicken and pig producers, looks set to spend 3-3.5 billion baht to expand its business this year, especially through the opening of new retail outlets.
Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/03/2023
» Thailand may be unique in handling the domestic prices of products and services. Whenever manufacturers and business operators shoulder higher production costs and ask state units for permission to raise their prices, the Internal Trade Department always rushes to call a joint meeting with them.
‘Betagro’ pushes forward investment in ASEAN, set to scale up international-standard production
Published on 23/12/2022
» BANGKOK: Betagro, a world-class branded food company, reveals the plan to extend the manufacturing base in ASEAN in light of persisting global economic risks in the year to come.