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Hunt for Yingluck begins (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2017
» A fresh manhunt has begun for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she was found guilty in absentia of negligence in overseeing a failed rice subsidy scheme and sentenced to five years in prison
From rice farmers to cowboys
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/06/2017
» Around 6,000 rice farmers in three districts in Sa Kaeo have joined the government's Koban Burapha (Eastern Cowboys) cattle-raising initiative
Foreign Trade Dept rejects "plastic mixed with rice" claim
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/01/2017
» Mixing expensive plastic with cheap rice makes no sense, the Foreign Trade Dept says in rejecting a foreigner's claim that her package was a rice-plastic combination.
Sluggish economy, drop in exports continues
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/12/2016
» After short period of rising exports, this month exports fell once again in line with slow pace of world trade.
Direct-sale rice markets spring up in growing areas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2016
» Provincial govt & military create markets for farmers to sell rice direct to consumers, even helping out with the harvest in some cases.
Rice: Farmers get B11,525, market price 4,500-7,000
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/10/2016
» Govt to pay farmers 11,525 baht a tonne for Hom Mali rice compared to 4,500-7,000 baht market price. Yingluck subsidy different.
Rice farmers selling land as rice prices hit 10-year low
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2016
» With sudden fall in rice prices, farmers forced to sell land to cover debts for seeds, fertilisers & insecticides.
Exports rise for second month in a row
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2016
» Exports up to all markets up except Middle East, imports for re-export up, upbeat there won't be 2% contraction as forecast.
Strong currency adding to economic woes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/10/2016
» Strong baht may hurt exports just as signs of recovery appearing. Rise of Vietnam & Philippines makes competitiveness a needed focus.
Thailand's economy: Where is it going?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/09/2016
» Growth up a little but average household suffering economically. Political stability & renewed investment key to future growth & prosperity.