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Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
Farmers call for higher sugar cane price
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask the authorities to set the price of sugar cane at 1,400 baht a tonne for the 2023-24 crop year, which is higher than the estimated price to be tabled by the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Sugar farmers call for talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask authorities at the Industry and Commerce ministries on Monday to clarify the cabinet's decision to allow ex-factory sugar prices to increase by only two baht a kilogramme, as the intervention is viewed as unfair by sugar manufacturers.
Farmers demand meeting with minister
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers are requesting an urgent meeting with Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai following the government's decision to regulate rising sugar prices, a move that may cause farmers to stage a fierce protest.
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.
Board allays unease over sugar supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2022
» Thai officials are working to ensure adequate sugar supply in the country amid concern over huge projected exports as global prices surge.
Sugar cane output sees hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2022
» Thai sugar cane output for the 2021-22 crop year is expected to rise to 92 million tonnes, up from 66.6 million tonnes in the previous crop year, as rain brought higher crop yields, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
High sugar prices unlikely to benefit ailing farmers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2022
» Thai sugarcane farmers may not benefit from higher global sugar prices as their production costs, including fertilisers and oil, are also on the rise amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
TSMC seeks higher prices for sugarcane
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/02/2022
» The Thai Sugar Millers Corporation (TSMC) will discuss with the government a plan to better support domestic sugar prices by buying sugarcane at a higher price in order to encourage farmers to grow more.
Sugarcane prospects look positive
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2022
» Sugarcane output is expected to reach 85-90 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year amid better business prospects in the sugar industry, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).