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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.
Manufacturing maintains downward trend
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) continues to fall, declining by 3.91% year-on-year to 96.2 points in February, attributed to the combined effects of the country's high level of household debt and weak consumer purchasing power as well as the US's new trade policy, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Inflation advances for 10th month in a row in January
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2025
» Inflation in January was 1.32%, marking 10 consecutive months of growth. The rise was driven by higher fuel costs and food and beverage prices.
CP chief demands more funding for tourism, agriculture
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/02/2025
» Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has urged the government to ensure sufficient funding for both the tourism and agricultural sectors, two crucial areas that are generating income and driving growth in the country.
Hurdles blur durian export outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2025
» Projections for Thai durian exports are more uncertain than a year ago as the Chinese market softens.
Rice exports to dip as competition rises
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» Thailand's rice exports this year are expected to drop significantly from 9.95 million tonnes in 2024 because of intensifying global competition.
Thai rice exports seen falling over 20%
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2025
» Thailand's rice exports are seen falling about 24% to 7.5 million metric tonnes this year, the Commerce Ministry reported on Tuesday.
Big sugar harvest faces burning checks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2025
» Thailand's sugar cane output is expected to increase in the 2024-25 crop year thanks to more rainfall, but farmers face strict screening for harvesting by burning, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
Manufacturing index falls in November
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/12/2024
» Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) fell by 3.58% year-on-year to 93.41 points in November, attributed to the sluggish domestic car sales, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Outlook for agriculture better in 2025
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/12/2024
» Thailand’s agriculture sector should record growth between 1.8% and 2.8% next year, helped by factors such as secure water resources, an improving economy and higher demand for farm products in the global market, according to the Office of Agricultural Economics.