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Focus on flood-hit food costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/09/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the price movements of agricultural products as floods continue to pummel several provinces in Thailand.
Ministry ramping up soft power drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is showcasing prototype Thai SELECT restaurants to promote soft power globally.
Local rice varieties winnowed out
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2024
» Rice exporters warned that local rice varieties are at risk of extinction as farmers flock to plant a Vietnamese rice variety known for its soft texture.
Rice auction attracts crowds of exporters
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2024
» Bidders interested in participating in the government’s 10-year rice auction exceeded expectations, totalling eight companies.
Knowing your customer
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/06/2024
» KJ World Foods Co Ltd, the manufacturer and distributor of packaged rice under the Kaijae brand, expects its sales to increase to 3 billion baht amid fierce competition by emphasising quality products.
Commerce Ministry touts rice sales to many nations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is promoting government-to-government (G2G) sales of rice to Indonesia, while pledging to move ahead with plans to negotiate a similar sale with China.
Trade delegation in Hong Kong
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/03/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is visiting Hong Kong this week, hoping to promote Thailand's film industry and Y Series TV dramas.
Exports rise for sixth straight month
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2024
» Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose for the sixth consecutive month in January and were up 10% annually or more than expected, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
Rice exports targeted on visit to US
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is committed to exploring opportunities in the US for premium rice and food products, aiming to increase exports of rice and food products by 1.75 billion baht during his trip to the nation.
Government to try new strategy with rice deals
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to negotiate on Thursday the sale of 1 million tonnes of rice to Indonesia under government-to-government (G2G) deals, while pledging to move ahead with plans to negotiate a similar rice sale with China.