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China rice deal negotiations in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved in the production and importation of agricultural products, over the shipment of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice.
Thai chamber briefed on many commerce measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2025
» The commerce minister discussed measures to address the impacts of US tariffs, accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, tap into the Indian market and manage agricultural products with representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Department of Foreign Trade seeks to boost rice exports to Japan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has led a delegation of government and private sector representatives to Japan to strengthen rice trade with Japanese public and private agencies, aiming to maintain Thailand's share of Japan's rice market at 300,000 tonnes.
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.
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.
CPF offerings in the limelight
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2025
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is showcasing a wide range of food innovations designed for modern lifestyles at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025.
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.
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.
GI list to gain 22 products in 2025
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/01/2025
» The Intellectual Property Department plans to add 22 products to the geographical indication (GI) list this year, aiming to lift the market value by more than 5.9 billion baht.
Push to expedite shallot exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/01/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce will tackle the challenges of exporting shallots to Indonesia and Vietnam. The move aims to stabilise shallot prices for farmers ahead of the peak harvest season.