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Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia's withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.
Indian rice export ban fuels price fears
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2023
» Thai rice exporters are fretting over India's announcement that it will ban the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, saying the move could potentially impact Thailand's rice industry, leading to a possible 10% increase in domestic prices.
Price controls get one-year extension
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2023
» The Ministry of Commerce has extended price controls on 51 products and services for another year. The extension will expire on June 30, 2024.
Thai-India committee talks cover much ground
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/04/2023
» Thailand and India have agreed in principle to use electronic signatures and seals for certificates of origin on products, while pushing for the use of QR codes through the linkage of India's Unified Payments Interface system with Thailand's PromptPay system to support tourist spending.
Officials optimistic over Laos borders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is bullish about bilateral trade with Laos after officials recently met their counterparts to accelerate the reopening of four border checkpoints opposite Thailand's Nong Khai province.
Rice types approved for GI status
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2023
» Thailand has successfully registered geographical indication (GI) for Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice and Sangyod Muang Phatthalung rice in Indonesia.
CPF eyes prospects in the Middle East
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2023
» Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), the SET-listed flagship of food and agribusiness conglomerate CP Group, is keen to invest in the Middle East to tap into the sheer size of the region's population and the people's high purchasing power.
GI product sales picked to top B48bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2022
» The government is upbeat about sales of Thai geographical indication (GI) products, expecting sales including exports to outstrip the 42 billion baht originally projected for this year.
Rice exports poised to top 8m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/09/2022
» Thailand's rice exports are likely to exceed 8 million tonnes this year, driven by the resumption of purchases by Iraq and India's restrictions on rice shipments.
Ministry eyes B42bn in GI product sales
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2022
» The Commerce Ministry pledges to continue promoting geographical indication (GI) products, aiming to raise sales of GI products including exports to more than 42 billion baht this year from 39 billion baht in 2021.