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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.
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.
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.
Government recommended to emphasise rice strategies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/09/2023
» The new administration is being urged to refrain from any practices or schemes that interfere with rice market prices, allowing the market to operate naturally.
Pheu Thai power bid gains pace
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2023
» The private sector has expressed support for the Pheu Thai Party to lead the formation of a new government, saying its economic policies will help turn the economy around.
Fruit exports signal big year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2023
» This year could prove fruitful for farmers and agricultural produce shippers as good prices, including for main crops such as rice, cassava, sugar and chilled fresh chicken, are increasing, driven by higher demand and the easing of transport gridlock at borders.
Jurin orders overseas rice marketing blitz
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/11/2021
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has instructed Thai commercial ambassadors in foreign countries to ramp up marketing campaigns for Thai rice, particularly premium-grade grains, in a move to improve domestic rice prices.
First GI shop to open in July
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2021
» The first geographical indication (GI) shop, featuring unique products from across Thailand, is scheduled to open its doors in Bangkok this July as part of efforts to help sellers improve sales amid a sluggish downturn.
Crying fields no more
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2020
» Many people are puzzled that Thai rice farmers remain poor, despite Thai rice being in high demand globally and creating wealth for many rice millers, traders and exporters.
Jurin floats rice price insurance
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/08/2019
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has proposed price insurance for five types of rice, to help farmers deal with the lower price of crops.