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Rice event set to generate over B2bn in export orders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is gearing up to host the Thailand Rice Convention during the last week of this month, aiming to promote Thai rice exports and exceed 2 billion baht in orders.
PM's TikTok stunt endorses local fare
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» In a lighthearted move, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted a TikTok video of herself playing the role of a fruit vendor for a day, encouraging Thais to consume locally grown fruit.
Frog farming a dry season boon for Isan farmers
Published on 14/05/2025
» NAKHON PHANOM - Frog farming has generated a handsome income for residents of a village in Renu Nakhon district during recent dry seasons.
Sacred oxen predict bumper trade year
News, Published on 10/05/2025
» As Thailand comes under pressure from the threat of a 36% reciprocal tariff by the United States on its exports, a note of optimism emerged from the ancient Royal Ploughing Ceremony, where sacred oxen foretold a prosperous year for international trade.
THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025 Set to Return
Published on 08/05/2025
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Koelnmesse (KM) Germany, has announced the return of THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade show, taking place from 27–31 May 2025 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
Bayer Champions Low-Carbon Practices for Sustainable Farming
Published on 08/05/2025
» The farm sector, in a bid for sustainability, strives to grow and concurrently fight climate-induced challenges. In this regard, Bayer showcases a new initiative – a new kind of seed trays that reduce both waste and plant diseases for farmers in Thailand. While delivering the trays to its farmer network, Bayer shows supports to “High Land” farming in preparation for flooding.
Thailand hopeful of reaching rice export target
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2025
» The Thai government is hoping to achieve its rice export target of 7.5 million metric tonnes this year, despite a sharp fall in first-quarter shipments, as sales to the United States have increased, a Commerce Ministry official said on Tuesday.
Thai exports have chance to enlarge US market share
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/05/2025
» Several Thai products, including pet food and rice, are poised to gain a larger market share in America amid escalating US-China trade tensions, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Trump tariffs sow divisions in Asean
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 02/05/2025
» President Donald Trump's unilateral imposition of tariffs across the United States' economic chessboard poses a critical test for Asean. As the regional organisation of Southeast Asia, Asean has weathered many geopolitical and geoeconomic storms in its 58-year existence, but no adversity like the Trump tariffs. Unless Asean reorganises and regroups, the ten-member body risks further divisions and increasing irrelevance.
Thailand eyes more pet food, rice exports amid China-US standoff
Published on 28/04/2025
» Thailand is aiming to increase exports of pet food, rice and other processed food products to the US at the cost of Chinese shippers who are shut out of the prized market by a tariff wall.