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Parsing the impact of the parched season
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2023
» The effects of the El Niño weather pattern are becoming increasingly evident with the persistence of hot, dry weather and high temperatures despite the official start of the rainy season on May 22, as announced by the Meteorological Department.
State allocates B1.56bn for water management
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved 1.56 billion baht of spending for water management allocated from the central budget of fiscal 2022.
Rice exports plunge in Q1
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2021
» Thailand saw its rice exports dive 23% in the first quarter year-on-year to 1.13 million tonnes because of higher prices than competitors.
Crying fields no more
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2020
» Many people are puzzled that Thai rice farmers remain poor, despite Thai rice being in high demand globally and creating wealth for many rice millers, traders and exporters.
Confidence index dips to 15-month low in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/06/2019
» Business sentiment hit its lowest rate in 15 months in May, dampened by sluggish farm product prices, relatively low purchasing power, a slowing economy and political jitters.
Prices watchdog walks the walk for consumers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2019
» As a product of humble origins, Whichai Phochanakij understands the hardships that ordinary people endure.
Muangnong taps into Ranong's abundant water
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/08/2015
» With the highest rainfall in Thailand and an eight-month rainy season, it is no wonder that Ranong is the country's least populated province.
Drought not affecting most food prices yet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2015
» Widespread drought has yet to affect food prices except for certain vegetables and meats that normally see seasonal price increases of 3-5%.
Inflation at 12-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2014
» Inflation as measured by the consumer price index hit a 12-month low in October on the back of declining food and energy prices, which eased for a fifth consecutive month.
ITD pledges to cut the pork
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2014
» Widespread drought is expected to increase consumer prices, particularly for vegetables and livestock, but authorities insist the impact will only be short-lived.