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High costs, low awareness hinder sustainable rice sales
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2025
» High investment costs, uncertain market positioning and the absence of a clear government policy are preventing Thai rice farmers from fully embracing sustainable practices, according to the Rice Exporters' Association.
Wimbledon: England’s garden Grand Slam
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» LONDON - Wimbledon head gardener Martyn Falconer is the only man at the All England Club who welcomes a drop of rain.
Thailand Champions Global Cassava Sustainability at 2025 Forum
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 16, 2025 - Thailand’s leadership in the global cassava industry took centre stage at the Global Cassava Sustainability Forum 2025, held today at Pullman Bangkok King Power. Co-hosted by King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the event gathered international experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to strengthen global networks in sustainable agri-business, using cassava as a model value chain. The forum is part of Thailand’s Reinventing University Initiative, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), which aims to enhance Thai universities’ global competitiveness and strengthen their role in national development.
Step into Doraemon's world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2025
» Doraemon, created by manga master Fujiko F. Fujio, is a world-famous blue robotic cat character from the future who is popular because of his engaging stories that fascinate young viewers.
What about Arnon?
Postbag, Published on 03/06/2025
» Re: "The price of demanding justice", (Editorial, June 1).
Indian monsoon arrives eight days early
Published on 24/05/2025
» Monsoon rains hit the coast of India’s southernmost state of Kerala on Saturday, eight days earlier than usual, the weather office said, offering respite from a gruelling heat wave while boosting prospects for bumper harvests.
Hainan Adventure: Technology Accelerates Agricultural Exports
Published on 21/04/2025
» “Where can you taste the first lychee from China? In Hainan!” said Hu Liuwen, a major lychee grower from Ledong, Hainan. In the “Osmanthus Fragrance” lychee orchard in Wanchong Town, Ledong, workers are busy harvesting lychees, showcasing a scene of abundance. Thanks to advantageous varieties and meticulous management, this year’s lychee is thriving, with buyers from various regions pre-ordering the fruit before it has borne fruit.
Hundreds of fungi species threatened with extinction: IUCN
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» PARIS - Deforestation, farming and climate-fuelled fires are driving increasing threats to fungi, the lifeblood of most plants on Earth, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned Thursday.
Thai Coconut Industry Unites to End Monkey Labour
Published on 27/03/2025
» Bangkok, 31 March 2025 – Thai Coconut Industry Group, in collaboration with Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve the welfare of monkeys potentially used in Thailand's coconut industry. This landmark agreement marks the first formal commitment to address this complex issue. The initiative begins with a joint project to care for monkeys currently or formerly used in agriculture and industry. The groups will then work to expand cooperation with relevant government agencies to advocate for legislation prohibiting the use of monkeys for coconut harvesting, coupled with rigorous enforcement. The agreement also promotes the adoption of modern harvesting techniques and the cultivation of dwarf coconut varieties. The core objective is to create lasting positive change within the industry and improve the perception of the Thai coconut industry on the global stage.
Keep Muay Thai's roots alive
Oped, Published on 27/03/2025
» For decades, most people have known Thai boxing, or Muay Thai, through televised matches, unaware the sport has an ancient legacy of diverse traditions that are obscured in the familiar ring fights.