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South Korea bought 45,200 tonnes of rice from Vietnam and Thailand
Published on 22/08/2025
» HAMBURG - South Korea’s state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp purchased an estimated 45,200 metric tonnes of rice to be sourced from the United States in an international tender that closed on Aug 8, European traders said on Friday.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Export hopes high at Thai rice convention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2025
» Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue.
Pheu Thai defends ex-PM Yingluck
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has come to the defence of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and is exploring ways to challenge a court order requiring her to pay 10 billion baht in compensation for losses under the controversial rice-pledging scheme over a decade ago.
Vachara Leegomonchai Leads CLP’s Sustainable Farming Revolution
Published on 22/05/2025
» Bangkok – 2025 – Under the visionary leadership of Vachara Leegomonchai, Chief Executive Officer of CLP Group, the company is transforming Thailand’s agricultural sector by championing sustainability, research, and innovation. With a strategic focus on government collaboration, education, and advanced technology, CLP aims to create a thriving ecosystem that benefits both farmers and local communities.
Pichaya ‘Pam' Soontornyanakij is The World's Best Female Chef 2025
Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/04/2025
» It has been quite the year for Thailand, with Bangkok being home to not only the best restaurant in Asia, but also to Asia's Best Female Chef and Asia's Best Pastry Chef.
Winnowing the truth on rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2025
» Crop price declines remain a persistent challenge for Thailand, with rice a concern this year given its prominence in the agricultural economy.
Cooperation deal with Italy 'in the pipeline'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/11/2024
» Thailand and Italy are working on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on agricultural cooperation that will cover production, trade and investment, according to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Kittiratt off the hook for rice sale
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» The attorney-general has decided not to appeal the acquittal of former commerce minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong in a malfeasance case linked to the sale of rice to Indonesia in 2011, according to an informed source.
White rice price dips as India lifts ban
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2024
» The domestic price of Thai white rice has begun to decrease following India's resumption of non-basmati white rice exports.