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Thai rice prices forecast to rise 5% in Q2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/03/2022
» Thai rice prices are expected to increase by 5% in the second quarter, pushed up by the war in Ukraine's effect on surging global commodity prices, says veteran trader Chookiat Ophaswongse.
Cassava export prospects boosted by rising global demand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/03/2022
» Thailand's cassava export prospects are expected to be in good shape this year, boosted by rising global demand and a rise in cereal prices.
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.
Rice forecast up almost 15%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2022
» Rice exporters forecast shipments to rise by 14.8% this year to 7 million tonnes driven by sufficient water supply.
Rice export target set at 7m tonnes
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2022
» Thailand has set a rice export target at 7 million tonnes this year, 14.6% higher than in 2021, the leading rice exporters body said on Wednesday.
Asean needs a Middle Path
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/01/2022
» Despite the economic downturn during the Covid-19 pandemic, China-sponsored infrastructure, trade and cooperation initiatives with Southeast Asian nations have been moving forward consistently -- amplifying the presence of Beijing in one of the world's fastest growing regions.
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).
BoT positive on provinces
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/11/2021
» Regional and provincial economic activities have been picking up after the country's reopening and the positive momentum is expected to be carried on in the remaining period of this year, says an executive at the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Reopening faces more hurdles
Business, Published on 27/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's vow on June 16 to reopen Thailand by mid-October can be deemed a failure as only a few islands are welcoming vaccinated foreigners.
Transformation to a sustainable water future
Asia focus, Published on 27/09/2021
» Covid-19 continues to have a profound and indiscriminate effect on all of Asia and the world. Specifically, with safe water access of utmost priority during these challenging times, it has brought global attention to how critical our water systems are to our health and prosperity.