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Thailand's fragrant Hom Mali rice voted world's best
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/11/2017
» The World Rice Conference has declared Thailand's fragrant Hom Mali variety the world's best rice, maintaining Thailand's number one position.
Old rice stocks: Farmers ask govt to take old grain
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/11/2016
» Last's rice left unsold due to oversupply leaves no space for farmers to store this year's harvest.
Royal cremation wood selected
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Royal Household Bureau has selected four out 19 sandalwood varieties from Kui Buri National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan to be used in the royal cremation ceremony for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Sanam Luang, a wildlife official said.
Direct-sale rice markets spring up in growing areas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2016
» Provincial govt & military create markets for farmers to sell rice direct to consumers, even helping out with the harvest in some cases.
Rice: Farmers get B11,525, market price 4,500-7,000
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/10/2016
» Govt to pay farmers 11,525 baht a tonne for Hom Mali rice compared to 4,500-7,000 baht market price. Yingluck subsidy different.
Fried scorpion anyone?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2016
» Scorpions (popular as health food & manliness-enhancer in China) latest alternative to farming rice during long drought in Thailand.
Crops using less water: Education for farmers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2016
» Rice uses a lot of water so govt training helps farmers switch to crops using less water during the drought. Meet farmers in this program.
What's new in business news: January 15, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/01/2015
» New rice scheme better at helping small farmers, PTT losses on oil inventory offset by end of natural gas subsidies & opposition to prisoners on fishing boats as way to fight human trafficking.
Ozone treatment for degraded rice stockpile?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/12/2014
» Attention scientists, young and old: A rice-miller says ozone gas should be pumped through stockpiled rice to improve its quality and increase its value. Is he right?
What's new in business news: October 16, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/10/2014
» Embassies launch European heritage in Thailand map, govt takes steps to stabilize rice prices, Thai household wealth among world's worst.