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Betagro hits South for factory
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 19/05/2014
» Phatthalung: Betagro Group, one of Thailand’s top agricultural conglomerates, has open a chicken-processing plant in the South to cash in on high meat consumption in the region.
Going against the grain
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 20/01/2014
» It's hard to figure out how much rice the government has officially sold and kept under its pledging plan that started two years ago. That's because all records are kept secret for what the Commerce Ministry calls "business reasons".
Rice trader turns to premium consumer market for survival
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 30/12/2013
» Finding a niche market is becoming a necessity for rice traders nowadays.
Farmers urged to get in zone
News, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 19/08/2013
» Thai rice farmers are proud of their planting skills. They produce enough grains to feed the whole country and to satisfy export demand. Foreign buyers consider Thai rice to be of the finest in the world.
Packers winnow claims
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 22/06/2013
» Leading rice packers deny selling rice from state stockpiles, saying they have their own contracted millers or buy the grain directly from farmers.
Back to basics
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 25/03/2013
» Finding a niche market was Worrawat Boonlai's first thought once he realised selling rice as a commodity was no longer a smart thing to do.
Greener Pastures
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 11/02/2013
» Market competition resulting from costly domestic rice remains a key factor driving Thai exporters to seek openings in neighbouring countries where the rice trade is more prosperous.
Farm economy set for modest growth
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 18/12/2012
» Thailand's agricultural economy is expected to grow at a slower pace of 3.5% to 4.5% in 2013, with a weak global economy and natural catastrophes remaining major risks.
CP unveils B10bn rice estate investment
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 26/11/2012
» AYUTTHAYA : CP Intertrade Co (CPI), the rice trading arm of the Charoen Pokphand Group, has announced plans to build a 10-billion-baht industrial estate here specifically to house a number of rice-based manufacturing activities.
Whence did you come?
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 08/10/2012
» Having doubts about whether your rice is genuine Hom Mali? Or whether the bottle of honey you've just bought came from the source it claims? Just test its origin.