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New panel to oversee 'old' rice auction
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2024
» A panel has been formed to oversee the auctioning off of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the controversial rice-pledging scheme launched during former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Old rice ‘to be auctioned next month’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2024
» The government will auction off 10-year-old rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration’s rice-pledging scheme next month, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday.
Old rice, new debate
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/05/2024
» Re: "Lab tests show rice 'edible' ", (BP, May 20) & "Push to sell old rice raises questions", (Post, May 19).
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.
Push to sell old rice raises questions
Published on 19/05/2024
» Critics have slammed the government's plan to sell decade-old rice, accusing it of attempting to whitewash the loss-ridden rice-pledging scheme of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.
Going against the grain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The government's plan to sell old rice stored in warehouses for a decade in northeastern Thailand stunned some onlookers, leading to concerns about the adverse impact on public health.
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.
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.
Srettha needs just one job
News, Published on 06/04/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party came to power chiefly on promises to reboot the economy, which have yet to pan out, say critics.
China rice imports set to soar
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2024
» Thailand expects rice exports to Hong Kong and China, especially riceberry and brown rice, to increase this year thanks to the global economic recovery and a preference for high-quality rice.