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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.
Alternative crops sandbox in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is collaborating with the Agriculture Ministry to develop a sandbox project to address unsuitable rice-growing areas.
Durian deals aplenty at festival of fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) and the Thai Fresh Market Association jointly organised the "Thai Fruits Festival 2025 by DIT" to distribute quality durian and promote domestic consumption, with the aim of supporting local fruit prices.
Thai fruit festival slated for June 19-22
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to host a Thai fruit festival this month featuring a durian buffet to promote domestic fruit consumption.
How fruit prices soured for farmers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2025
» Last year farmers benefited from soaring fruit prices, while exports surged thanks to promotion efforts among trading partners.
Durian inspection hours to rise at Chinese border
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2025
» Chinese customs officials have confirmed the extension of operating hours and enhanced resources for durian inspections at checkpoints.
New business registrations dip 5% in first 2 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/03/2025
» The registration of new businesses dropped by 5% year-on-year during the first two months as operators took a cautious approach amid uncertainties, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Steps rolled out to control fruit supply
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has announced seven key measures and 25 action plans aimed at managing the supply of fruit, targeting a total of 950,000 tonnes for 2025.
Bananas are not 'rice replacement'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2025
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan clarified his remarks on encouraging farmers to grow bananas, saying the government has no policy to replace rice cultivation with other crops.
Hurdles blur durian export outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2025
» Projections for Thai durian exports are more uncertain than a year ago as the Chinese market softens.