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Rice traders call on government to cut value of strong baht
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Thai Rice Exporters Association is calling on the government and the Bank of Thailand to issue immediate and practical measures to stabilise the baht, seeking to protect the competitiveness of Thai rice and farmers' income.
Thailand, Bhutan formally endorse trade agreement
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand and Bhutan officially signed a free trade agreement (FTA) yesterday, aimed at enhancing trade relations between the two countries.
Rice exports projected to dip 33% in Q1
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/02/2025
» Thailand's rice exports are expected to drop by 33% year-on-year in the first quarter, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
Winnowing the truth on rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2025
» Crop price declines remain a persistent challenge for Thailand, with rice a concern this year given its prominence in the agricultural economy.
Global rice glut set to hit Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2024
» Thai rice exports are likely to be less than 8 million tonnes next year due to myriad risk factors hampering their competitiveness, which include a lack of research and development (R&D) for rice varieties, rising global supply, and the possibility of India lifting its rice export restrictions at year-end.
Thai rice exports jump 25% in first half of 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2024
» Thailand expects to export 8.2 million tonnes of rice this year, up from a previous forecast of 7.5 million, helped by demand from major markets and a weakening baht, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Rice auction attracts crowds of exporters
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2024
» Bidders interested in participating in the government’s 10-year rice auction exceeded expectations, totalling eight companies.
Rice exporters predict higher prices in Q2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/04/2024
» Rice exporters expect global prices will increase in the second quarter because of the impact of the El Niño climate phenomenon and India's rice export restrictions.
Shippers upbeat on Thai rice price levels
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2024
» As long as India maintains its ban on white rice exports, local shippers remain optimistic that Thai rice prices should stay relatively high in the first half of this year.
Rates for Thai grains expected to soften
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2023
» The price of Thai rice in the final two months of the year is expected to dip as the new harvest is released, say traders.