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Water worries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2023
» After flooding in many provinces last month, the Thai economy and its crucial export sector face another threat as the weather becomes more arid -- drought.
Farmers braced for B48bn crop damage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/10/2023
» El Niño-induced drought is expected to cause 48 billion baht in damage to crop farming, especially rice, between this year and next, dealing a serious blow to Thai agriculture, says farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation (SKC).
Employers call for new economic strategies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2022
» Thailand needs to prepare new economic plans, including more production of value-added products in the agricultural sector, in response to the hurdles caused by geopolitical conflicts, notably the Russia-Ukraine war, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Project aims to ease farmers' fertiliser woes
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2022
» The Institute for Agro-Based Industries, a unit under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), has joined hands with Kasetsart University to develop organic fertilisers, with the aim of helping farmers bearing the higher cost of imported chemical fertilisers.
Women in business feted ahead of Apec summit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2022
» Women in business are demonstrating their strong will to develop companies and help Thailand drive its economy, a role high on the agenda at this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.
Institute to underpin Smart Farmer push
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2021
» High value-added products have not only gained interest among manufacturers as a way to generate more revenue, but also farmers keen on a higher income.
Bioeconomy bonanza
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/11/2020
» As the plastics industry continues to expand, the bioeconomy can generate handsome revenues for producers, but there is a great deal of environmental concern as most plastics are not biodegradable.
Manufacturing ticks up again in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/10/2020
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in August rose for the fourth consecutive month, increasing by 4.8% from July to 91.43 points, reaffirming the reeling industrial sector has made it through its lowest point.
State continues to push bio-economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/09/2020
» The government is pushing ahead with the bio-economy concept to modernise agriculture with advanced technology in a move to improve the national economy.
FTI taking SME rehab plan to PM
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will submit its economic rehabilitation plan to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today, urging the government to speed up issuance of soft loans and technological help for farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).