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Rubber farmers protest in South over low sale prices
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2020
» Over 200 rubber farmers rallied in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Sunday demanding the coalition government fulfill its promise to make rubber prices between 60 baht and 65 baht per kilogramme.
Capt Thamanat to press on with pillow handouts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2020
» Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Thamanat Prompow says he will press ahead with his proposal to give away 30 million latex pillows to support rubber farmers hit by low prices.
Agencies join farming database bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2019
» As part of the government's bid to reform the agricultural sector, a new national agriculture database will be jointly developed by all nine ministries and one organisation under the Prime Minister's Office.
Govt defends 'pillow' plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2019
» Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Thamanat Prompow's proposal to give away 30 million latex pillows to support rubber farmers has prompted questions about its sustainability and transparency, forcing one of his close aides to mount a defence of the plan on Monday.
Prayut denies rift in coalition after House defeat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/11/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party and the Democrats on Friday gave assurances that the coalition government remains solid amid reports of a rift after six Democrat Party MPs voted in support of a motion to set up a House panel to scrutinise Section 44.
Deer's death inspires green money-making plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has found a way of protecting the environment and making money while it does that -- by selling the rubbish left behind by visitors.
'Rowing in the same boat'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2019
» Thailand and China have agreed to boost trade and investment ties in three flagship projects: Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) investment scheme, the Sino-Thai high-speed railway project, and China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Jurin vows long-term support for rubber farmers
Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2019
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit insisted on Friday that the income guarantee for rubber farmers would continue throughout the entire term of the government. He also promised to widen export markets to help farmers.
Vet warns of rubber duck peril
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2019
» A Pattaya veterinarian has warned dog lovers to stop buying toy ducks for their pets after removing dozens of rubber duckies from an ailing bulldog's stomach.
Woman arrested over rare bird collection
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2019
» A woman was on Tuesday arrested and charged with possession of protected wildlife after she was caught in possession of 13 species of wild birds without permission.