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Thailand Advances Low-Emission Rice Production
Published on 26/04/2024
» As global attention shifts toward sustainable agricultural practices, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has organised a Policy Forum entitled "Strengthening Thailand’s Low-Emission Rice Market: Learnings from the Thai Rice NAMA Project" at the Asawin Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok. The forum aims to address and deliberate on the key developments and challenges in transitioning to low-emission rice production in Thailand. This represents a pivotal moment for stakeholders invested in sustainable agriculture and climate mitigation strategies aiming for transformational change in the Thai rice sector.
Dying from debt
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2024
» The recent gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl by her debt-ridden father in the northern province of Uttaradit raises doubts about the attempts of the Srettha Thavisin government to solve informal debt problems and related loopholes.
Pico-finance gives 4m people access to credit worth B40bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pico-finance, employed by the Finance Ministry to broaden formal financing channels for low-income earners and informal workers, has effectively facilitated access to credit tallying nearly 40 billion baht for more than 4 million individuals.
Move Forward takes govt to task in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday took the government to task over the changes made to the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, saying there was no clarity about the funding source that has already been changed five times.
Savings bonds worth B100bn in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2024
» The government will sell savings bonds worth 100 billion baht within the fiscal year, with the first issue worth 40 billion baht to be offered next month to help finance the budget deficit, says Patchara Anuntasilpa, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Private funds picked for growth in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/02/2024
» The private fund industry is expected to post continued growth this year as demand surges for wealth management and foreign investment emerges as a trend, say fund managers.
Ministry prepares next phase of debt suspension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to launch the second phase of a three-year debt suspension scheme for farmers in April, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Teacher's Day realities
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2024
» Teachers across the country are honoured on Tuesday on Teacher's Day with praise and blessings that should make them proud of their careers.
Thais return to Israel, despite risks
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many Thai labourers have returned to work in the farmlands of Israel for financial reasons in the past month despite Israel's intensified conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Debt plan to 'return B500bn'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/12/2023
» Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke on Monday said that the government's debt solution plan will bring 500 billion baht back to the economy if successful.