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Thai industry urged to embrace restructuring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.
Cane farmers win support
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) has announced measures to support sugar cane farmers affected by the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia that have disrupted farming activities in five provinces.
Big sugar harvest faces burning checks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2025
» Thailand's sugar cane output is expected to increase in the 2024-25 crop year thanks to more rainfall, but farmers face strict screening for harvesting by burning, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Sugar production ample despite effects of drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/09/2024
» Domestic sugar supply was sufficient to serve demand in the industrial and household sectors this year, with total consumption tallying 1.27 million tonnes in the first half, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc forecasts sugar price edging lower this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2024
» Global sugar prices are expected to stand at US$0.22-23 per pound in 2024, only slightly lower than a range of 25-26 cents per pound in the first half of this year, which was the highest rate recorded in 12 years, according to Thai sugar producer Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL).
Thai sugar output falls amid drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand's sugar cane output declined in the 2023-24 crop year, resulting from severe drought, which may affect sugar supply in the global market, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Women in business feted ahead of Apec summit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2022
» Women in business are demonstrating their strong will to develop companies and help Thailand drive its economy, a role high on the agenda at this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.
More vaccines needed for sugar sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/08/2021
» Operators of 57 sugar mills are struggling to procure Covid-19 vaccines for 800,000 workers and sugar cane farmers as the virus has hit some factories and threatens to severely affect this labour-intensive industry.
Sugar output to fall short of target yield
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/06/2021
» Sugar cane output for the 2021-22 crop year is expected to drop below 100 million tonnes as sugar millers are offering higher prices amid tough competition to buy crops.
Factories to monitor emissions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2021
» Up to 600 factories nationwide are being ordered to closely monitor their emissions to better curb air pollutants as the Industry Ministry steps up efforts to cope with PM2.5 ultra-fine dust, now blanketing most parts of Bangkok.