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US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
Investors seek clarity on cannabis status
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/09/2022
» Investors in cannabis businesses are calling on the government to clarify its support as well as laws related to cannabis usage, fearing the fledgling industry may be affected by the House of Representatives' withdrawal of the Cannabis and Hemp Bill from its agenda earlier this month.
BIS banking on CBD products for animals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/08/2022
» Cannabis and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) has the potential to boost the pet care business, following the first-ever development of new CBD-based products for animals in Thailand, says Bioscience Animal Health Plc (BIS), an animal drug and vaccine provider.
Sugar farmers upbeat on export outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/06/2022
» Thai sugar cane output in the next 2022-23 crop year is expected to increase to 106 million tonnes, leading to higher sugar exports, though the impact of Russia-Ukraine war continues to worry farmers.
JSP poised to ramp up CBD oil production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2022
» JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand) plans to increase production of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, extracted from cannabis and hemp, to 30,000 kilogrammes by the second half, up from 300kg, to serve demand for CBD mixtures in products ranging from food to cosmetics.
GTG unveils hemp-based applications
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2022
» Golden Triangle Group (GTG) has launched several hemp-based balms to serve consumers who are interested in the medical benefits of hemp and the firm plans to develop more new products for the market later this year.
Medicana to invest B120m in hemp farm
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2022
» Newly established Medicana Lab Co plans to spend 120 million baht to strengthen its medical hemp business by producing cannabidiol (CBD) oil from its hemp farm via a closed system.
THG readies hemp venture
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2021
» SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) is planning to venture into Hemp Smart City development as part of its wellness and medical tourism project in the resort district of Cha-am in Phetchaburi.
Plans see country as a 'hemp hub'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2021
» The Industry Ministry is planning to make Thailand a hub of hemp businesses to produce new products in the medical sector and support tourism.
Alliance to meet demand for CBD goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/09/2021
» Ocean Commerce Plc, a provider of original palm oil fuel ash, has joined hands with two cannabis and pharmaceutical business operators to develop water-soluble cannabidol (CBD) extracts from hemp for the first time in Thailand to serve growing domestic and global demand for CBD-based products.