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Weather's impact on farming assessed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is monitoring the extremely hot weather in the country and assessing its effect on the production of agricultural and livestock products.
No need for El Niño-related trade measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2023
» Special measures related to the export and import of products affected by El Niño may not be necessary this year, as trade activities remain unaffected by the weather phenomenon, according to the first meeting of the war room recently established to assess the impact of El Niño on Thai farm products.
Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia's withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.
Farm losses increase despite state support
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2023
» Despite government subsidies, Thai farmers are the poorest in Asia and Asean, with average losses of 2,000 baht per rai and higher debts over the last 10 years.
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.
B6.6bn in relief aid for flood victims
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved a relief budget of 6.6 billion baht for more than a million families who are victims of this year's flood crisis.
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.