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Thailand upbeat on exports to US
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Ranjana Wangvipula and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2025
» Businessmen and economists are optimistic that the US will not be tough on trade negotiations with Thailand following Bangkok's suspension of its peace accord with Cambodia, saying US President Donald Trump is feeling domestic pressure to lower taxes to ease rising inflation.
Thailand, Argentina strengthen economic ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2025
» Thailand is pursuing enhanced trade and investment opportunities in Argentina, particularly when it comes to exports of automotive and auto parts, food and consumer products.
Soybean, coconut imports prepped to sustain supplies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry plans to open markets and import soybeans and coconuts to maintain adequate supplies, enhance food security, and ensure benefits for Thai farmers.
China's 'durian diplomacy' expands with Cambodia's first direct air shipments of fruit
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/08/2025
» The first Cambodian durians arrived in China's central province of Henan by air over the weekend, marking the official launch of a direct air corridor for fresh fruit between the two nations.
US tariffs a threat to coconut exports
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thai coconut exporters could face significant challenges if the US imposes higher tariffs on Thai products than those exported from Vietnam, says K Fresh, a leading Thai producer and shipper of coconut products.
China's imports of fruits to grow with big appetite for durians, coconuts
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/07/2025
» Growers of durian and coconut in Southeast Asia are expecting a hectic time ahead as they grapple with rising demand from mainland Chinese buyers who prefer high-quality fresh fruits against the backdrop of a weak consumption market.
Thai coconut industry takes steps to ban monkey labour
Business, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Thai Coconut Industry Group has taken a decisive step to restore international confidence and protect local livelihoods by partnering with the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) to address long-standing concerns about the historical use of monkey labour in coconut harvesting. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Thailand’s agricultural sector, underlining a strong commitment to ethical practices and animal welfare.
Coconuts get pricier as poor weather drives global shortage
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - When Mohamad Fahmi Faat’s family in Kuala Lumpur prepared only half their usual amount of food for recent Eid al-Fitr celebrations, he blamed an ongoing shortage of coconuts, a staple ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
Fruit exports produce $6.51bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/03/2025
» Fruit was the most valuable agricultural export last year, with the value of durian shipments surpassing 134 billion baht, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Higher food prices push February inflation up 1.08%
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/03/2025
» Headline inflation in Thailand rose by 1.08% year-on-year in February, fuelled by price increases for food, especially fresh fruit, food ingredients and ready-to-eat meals as well as non-alcoholic beverages.