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Insurance pushed for natural disasters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has issued a warning to high-rise building operators, farmers and the public to obtain insurance coverage for properties to deal with mounting natural disaster risks.
Silk mavens still weaving their spell
Published on 13/05/2024
» Thai sericulture is trying to adapt to the growth of technology and the impact of global warming, with support from authorities and overseas experts.
Ploughing ceremony predicts abundance, prosperity
News, Published on 11/05/2024
» Abundant food and water, growth in foreign trade and a prosperous economy were predicted during the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang in Bangkok yesterday morning.
'Never stop practising' earns southern girl young farmers award
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/05/2024
» Strong determination to learn bears fruit for a 15-year-old girl from Phatthalung as she earns the young farmer award this year on Royal Ploughing Day, which falls on Friday.
PM declares Yingluck’s old rice ‘delicious’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared that the 10-year-old rice kept in warehouses in Surin province tastes “delicious”.
Eating old rice not stunt to get Yingluck retrial, says minister
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday his move to sell decade-old rice pledged and warehoused during convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration, and making a show of eating it, was not aimed at getting her a retrial.
Climate change 'threatens food security'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/05/2024
» As the severity of climate change increases, farmers have emerged as the most vulnerable victims due to the unusual decline in crop yields.
Rice producers agree new blueprint
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/05/2024
» A network of Thai rice stakeholders has agreed a common vision to foster national policies and related activities for upscaling environmentally-conscious rice farming practices to maintain, restore and improve biodiversity and the ecosystems across a variety of landscapes.
NACC to eye digital wallet for graft risks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will continue monitoring the government's digital wallet policy, particularly the planned use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to finance the scheme.
Promises and perils of handout
News, Published on 04/05/2024
» Much anticipated as it is controversial, the digital wallet scheme has seen its veil of uncertainty finally lifted.