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Panel okays B56bn in rice initiatives
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/11/2023
» The National Rice Policy Committee on Friday approved additional rice support measures worth 56 billion baht for the 2023/24 harvest season.
Rates for Thai grains expected to soften
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2023
» The price of Thai rice in the final two months of the year is expected to dip as the new harvest is released, say traders.
Export demand projected to be resilient
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/11/2023
» Automobiles and auto parts, electronics and agricultural products will drive Thai exports in the final quarter of this year, though shipments overall will remain sluggish for 2023, says the Federation of Thai Industires (FTI).
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.
Urgent plea to commercial counsellors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2023
» With Thai exports likely to contract, overseas commercial counsellors provide crucial support on the front lines, promoting the main contributor to the country's economy.
Thai export figures projected to improve in final quarter
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry expects Thai exports to continue improving during the final three months of this year, resulting in a smaller contraction for 2023 than was previously projected.
SME leader calls for upgrade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Federation of Thai SMEs has called on the government to help accelerate improvement in the export capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote direct investment domestically, and establish a trade and branding agency as a new organisation to enhance the competitiveness and income of SMEs.
Water worries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2023
» After flooding in many provinces last month, the Thai economy and its crucial export sector face another threat as the weather becomes more arid -- drought.
Evaluating the impact of war
Business, Published on 16/10/2023
» Geopolitical conflicts have tested the Thai economy the past few years, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine continuing as Israel and Hamas renew hostilities in the Middle East.
Minister frets over drought's impact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is concerned the drought's impact could last for three years because of the El Niño weather phenomenon.