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BAAC and GIZ launch THB 5.3 billion package to support climate-smart rice farming
Published on 30/01/2026
» Bangkok, 29 January 2026 – Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched climate-smart subsidy and low-interest loan schemes under the Thai Rice GCF Project, with a total budget of over THB 5.3 billion. The initiative aims to support approximately 40,000 Thai rice farmers in transitioning to climate-smart rice farming practices, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation.
Soft loans worth B30bn to help retain employment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is offering 30 billion baht in soft loans to employers in the social security system to maintain employment.
Thailand's flourishing cannabis culture to end as government seeks ban
Reuters, Published on 17/03/2024
» Thodsapol Hongtong is enjoying a smoke with his friends at the "Green Party", a venue where recreational cannabis enthusiasts meet in Bangkok to chat and have a good time. But it's a pastime that may be coming to an end.
Bangkok Post photo of homeward-bound orangutan earns award
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2024
» A Bangkok Post photo showing one of the three orangutans being repatriated to Indonesia from Thailand has received a complimentary award on Reporters' Day.
BAAC set for 2% farm loan growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2023
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) expects its loans to farmers in fiscal 2023 to expand by 2% from the previous year, says executive vice-president Paisan Hongtong.
Christmas star to shine in Isan
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 13/12/2021
» The Christmas Star Festival in Sakon Nakhon has been among the much-anticipated annual events in Thailand for decades. But it's going to be more exciting this year with a floating procession at Nong Han Lake and a new marble archangel sculpture at the St Michael's Cathedral in tambon Tha Rae of Muang district.
Return to Thailand full of surprises
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/05/2021
» After 14 years, Mohammed Abdul Hye, the new ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand, has come back to the kingdom where he sees drastic developments especially in air quality and infrastructure.
US denies viral chat's authenticity
News, Wassana Nanuam and Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 20/04/2021
» The Line chat between a protest leader and a former US Embassy official is a complete fabrication, the US Embassy in Bangkok spokeswoman told Bangkok Post yesterday.
Myanmar junta leader to attend Asean summit
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri and AFP, Published on 18/04/2021
» Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's junta leader, will attend an Asean summit in Jakarta where representatives of the bloc are expected to discuss Myanmar's situation, according to Thailand's Foreign Ministry.
16 protest leaders on fresh charges over Khon Kaen rallies
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 22/03/2021
» KHON KAEN: Sixteen core members of the Khon Kaen faction of the anti-government Ratsadon group reported to police on Monday morning to hear charges in connection with three anti-government rallies.