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Rice export volumes seen down 14% on lower production
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand expects to export 7.5 million tonnes of rice this year, down 14.4% year-on-year, due to lower production and increased competition, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Dec exports rise 4.7% year-on-year, less than forecast
Published on 26/01/2024
» Thailand's customs-based exports rose for a fifth straight month in December, up 4.7% from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
Rice exports targeted on visit to US
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is committed to exploring opportunities in the US for premium rice and food products, aiming to increase exports of rice and food products by 1.75 billion baht during his trip to the nation.
How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
Government to try new strategy with rice deals
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to negotiate on Thursday the sale of 1 million tonnes of rice to Indonesia under government-to-government (G2G) deals, while pledging to move ahead with plans to negotiate a similar rice sale with China.
Shippers upbeat on Thai rice price levels
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2024
» As long as India maintains its ban on white rice exports, local shippers remain optimistic that Thai rice prices should stay relatively high in the first half of this year.
Rice prices stay high in tight market
Published on 10/01/2024
» The rice market is set to remain tight at the start of the year on India’s ongoing export restrictions and an expected boost from festival demand, providing impetus for elevated prices to climb even higher.
Thailand targets 2% growth in exports to the US market
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/01/2024
» Thailand plans to ramp up the value of trade and investment with the US, aiming for 2% growth in exports to the market this year.
Thai rice exports to drop as supply squeeze eases
Published on 04/01/2024
» Thailand’s rice exports are expected to drop by as much as 15% this year as a global scramble for the staple food is set to ease, says a senior industry executive.
Bad air, caves and elephants
News, Published on 30/12/2023
» Environmental beat yielded some very diverse stories in 2023.