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Rice mills call for action as prices deteriorate
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2025
» As Thai rice prices have hit a 20-year low, more than 90% of rice mills are facing losses while farmers are struggling with debt repayment.
New markets sought for tapioca products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2025
» Thailand plans to export tapioca products, with a focus on modified starch and native starch, to new markets including the Philippines, New Zealand and Japan.
US tariffs yet to hit cassava exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2025
» Producers say the new US tariff is not hindering cassava exports while the Ministry of Commerce is actively exploring new export markets including the Middle East, New Zealand and South Korea.
Demand for tapioca chips to rise 15% over coming months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/01/2025
» Large Thai feed producers are increasing their use of tapioca chips by 15%, with the trend expected to continue for 2-3 months, according to the Department of Internal Trade (DIT).
Farmers warned of threat posed by GM Chinese corn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is warning farmers and cassava growers to be wary of genetically modified (GM) corn development in China because of its potential to be used as a substitute for cassava in the production of animal feed and ethanol.
Cassava exports in Q1 suffer 16.4% decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thai exports of cassava and cassava products decreased by 16.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, as cassava chip output declined.
Companies want clarity on CPTPP
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/06/2020
» The private sector is calling for a quick and clear stance from the government on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Negative factors still clouding export outlook, shippers say
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2020
» Despite a rise in exports for a second straight month in April, a key trade group is maintaining its export forecast at an 8% contraction this year.
A state official who remembers his roots
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2020
» Fate can play tricks on a man's life. Such is the case with Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol, who never expected to become a government minister at age 64.
Ministry hastens to make CPTPP deal before February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry is speeding up concluding talks for Thailand to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), aiming to join this pact before the general election next February.