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GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2025
» Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.
Weather's impact on farming assessed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is monitoring the extremely hot weather in the country and assessing its effect on the production of agricultural and livestock products.
Ministry sets target of B1.2tn in cross-border trade in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry set an ambitious goal to increase cross-border trade value to 1.2 trillion baht in the upcoming year, representing 20% growth from an estimated 1 trillion this year.
Chamber pushes border trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2022
» The Thai government is being urged to accelerate the stimulation of border trade and establish joint special economic zones with bordering countries to boost trade and investment.
18 products set to be added to GI list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2021
» The government aims to add 18 more products to the country's geographical indication (GI) list this year, a move to generate income for local communities.
2 rice GI applications filed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2020
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to submit geographical indication (GI) applications for Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice and Sangyod Muang Phatthalung rice in Indonesia next year, a move to raise income from products unique to the country.
Officials seek B1.4bn cassava mosaic disease fund
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2020
» The Commerce Ministry will propose that the cabinet endorse 1.4 billion baht in funding to tackle a widespread disease threatening the tapioca crop.
Tapioca industry urges action
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2020
» Tapioca business operators have called on the government to speed up tackling the cassava mosaic disease that has ravaged the farmers' produce since 2018.
War room to tackle several trade issues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2019
» The government is setting up a war room to deal with the impact of the ongoing trade war, hoping to boost exports and border trade as proposed by the private sector.
Rice farmers to flourish
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/11/2018
» Rice farmers are expected to enjoy higher rice prices in the 2018-19 harvest, thanks to robust import demand and the lack of huge state stockpiles.