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Bumper harvests aren't bringing tidy profits
News, Published on 02/06/2025
» Mangoes have been selling at Huai Khwang Market for as low as 20 baht per kilogramme recently. Pikul, a vendor, said she cannot remember the last time mangoes were so cheap.
Struggles at the farm gate
News, Published on 08/05/2025
» Farmers across Thailand are sounding the alarm as plunging prices for key crops push rural communities deeper into debt, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.
Durian exports to China face hurdle
Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2025
» Durian farmers and exporters from the eastern fruit hub of Chanthaburi and Trat provinces on Tuesday urged the government to solve issues arising from China's rejection of Thai durian export laboratory results.
Durian exports set to increase and avoid dye contamination
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/03/2025
» Durian exports are expected to operate smoothly this year, with no concerns about basic yellow 2 (BY2) dye contamination, says Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.
Stop foreign land grabs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2025
» The latest report on Chinese investors buying protected forest land to expand their durian plantations is worrying. This is more than just an illegal land grab, however. Soon, the whole durian supply chain will feel the impact. As such, these blatant land grabs must be stopped with a sense of urgency.
Chinese firm accused of Chachoengsao land grab
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/02/2025
» The Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee is intensifying its investigation into a Chinese business illegally clearing over 600 rai of national forest land in Chachoengsao's Tha Takiab district to cultivate durian.
Bangkok's unhealthy trash diet
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2025
» Bangkok is grappling with significant challenges in waste management, as food makes up nearly half of the garbage generated in the city.
Thais held captive by Hamas for 15 months return home
Published on 09/02/2025
» Five Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for over a year returned to Thailand on Sunday, reuniting with their tearful families at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Thailand, Israel consider free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2025
» Thailand and Israel have expressed interest in negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance trade and investment between the two nations.
Manners first; arrest gripe; hole in the heart; price shock
News, Mae Moo, Published on 17/11/2024
» A well-mannered gold thief in Samut Sakhon took his shoes off outside the shop because a sign told him to do so.