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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.
All the world's a stage
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/07/2024
» If Thailand wants its creative industry to grow domestically and internationally, all stakeholders must unite and reform the industry from the ground up, according to the soft power development subcommittee.
Top Global Companies join Translucia to Build US$3 Billion Interconnected Metaverses
Published on 20/09/2022
» Translucia, a subsidiary of T&B Media Global (Thailand), is forging ahead by adding four world-leading partners to its initial three collaborators to complete the Translucia ecosystem with metaverse elements to create a virtual world worth US$3 billion.
Rate worries lead to worst week of the year on SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 18/06/2022
» Recap: Asian shares were mixed while European shares rebounded yesterday as investors digested policy tightening by major central banks.
Shippers deny coconut milk rumour
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry and food exporters brushed aside reports that Walmart, the giant US retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand on allegations of forced monkey labour, insisting such practices are a relic of the past.
Coca-Cola’s RAKNAM on World Water Day
Published on 22/03/2022
» Back in 1984, Rangsit Field among other plains in the central region of Thailand, had been long recognised as a fruitful area with orange orchards cultivated over seven years capitalising on its location enriched with water resources.
Coconut milk maker hit by monkey labour accusation
Reuters, Published on 23/07/2020
» SAMUT SONGKHRAM: A coconut milk producer, Theppadungporn Coconut, suffered a sharp drop in sales after an animal rights groups accused the industry of using monkey labour, an executive said, adding it was auditing plantations to show animals were not used.
Govt goes on offensive to defend coconut industry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2020
» The Foreign Ministry is urging Thai diplomats to explain to foreign importers and retailers that Thailand does not use monkeys to harvest coconuts on an industrial scale.
Shippers cut 2020 export outlook from -8% to -10%
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thailand's exports are expected to shrink 10% this year, deeper than the previous forecast of an 8% drop, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the strength of the baht currency, a shipping association said on Tuesday.
Jurin denies 'industrial' monkey use
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thailand does not use monkeys to harvest coconuts on an industrial scale for its export industry, insisted Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Monday.