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New measures expected to shore up rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch additional measures to shore up prices of paddy rice totalling 14 million tonnes, seeking to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
Export hopes high at Thai rice convention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2025
» Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue.
Commerce Ministry focuses on fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is addressing falling fruit prices, expediting the distribution of 950,000 tonnes of produce both domestically and internationally.
Premier calls for farm price stability
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed all government agencies to implement measures to stabilise prices for agricultural products.
B7bn pledged for off-season rice aid
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2025
» The government plans to allocate more than 7 billion baht this year to support off-season rice farmers, while ensuring all farmers have access to affordable fertilisers.
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.
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.
Ministry gets behind shallots
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is working to boost consumption, add value and explore export opportunities for Thai shallots.
Obstacles remain for small rice traders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2025
» A veteran rice exporter backs changes in rice trade policy expected later this month, but he cautioned that small businesses still face significant hurdles to break into international markets.
Effort to lift tapioca chip use for feed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/01/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is collaborating with the private sector to increase the use of tapioca chips in the livestock and feed production industries, aiming for 1 million tonnes of chips, equivalent to 2.5 million tonnes of fresh cassava.