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Jailed, corrupt former commerce minister released on parole
Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Department of Corrections on Monday released on parole former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was earlier sentenced to 48 years in prison for corruption in government rice sales, according to an informed source.
Exports set to exceed 2% growth target
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2024
» Thai exports this year are projected to exceed the target set by 2%, reaching a 30-year high of 10 trillion baht.
Thai rice prices hit more than 1-year low
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/09/2024
» Thai rice export prices fell to a more-than-one-year low this week pressured by quiet demand and competition from cheaper rivals, while India prices edged higher on a stronger rupee, despite sluggish demand from Asian and African buyers.
Thai rice export prices hit 14-month low
Published on 26/09/2024
» Thai rice export prices fell to a 14-month low this week pressured by quiet demand and competition from cheaper rivals, while Indian prices edged higher on a stronger rupee, despite sluggish demand from Asian and African buyers.
Global sell-off intensifies on signs of US weakness
Business, Published on 03/08/2024
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off intensified yesterday as concerns grew over the health of the US economy and disappointing forecasts from major tech firms. Japanese shares plunged on expectations for more interest-rate hikes, further darkening the mood.
Rice auction attracts crowds of exporters
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2024
» Bidders interested in participating in the government’s 10-year rice auction exceeded expectations, totalling eight companies.
Lab tests show rice 'edible'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/05/2024
» The government will proceed with its plan to auction off the rice from Yingluck Shinawatra's pledging scheme that had been stored in two warehouses in Surin for 10 years, after a laboratory test result showed that the rice is still safe for consumption.
Commerce Ministry touts rice sales to many nations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is promoting government-to-government (G2G) sales of rice to Indonesia, while pledging to move ahead with plans to negotiate a similar sale with China.
Vietnam 2024 rice exports seen falling, India prices strike record high
Published on 08/03/2024
» Vietnam's rice exports are estimated at 6.5-7.0 million metric tonnes this year, down from last year's record high of 8.1 million tonnes, according to a report by the Vietnam Food Association.