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Association promotes softer variety
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/05/2018
» Thailand needs to review its rice export strategy to focus more on softer white rice, which has higher global demand than the rougher grains that Thailand produces.
Moving forward in global trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2018
» Thailand has entered into negotiations for a number of free trade agreements (FTA). Its first FTA was the Asean Free Trade Area, signed in 1992. The country has six FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and Chile.
Foreign orders boost rice
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2017
» Millers and exporters are more upbeat about rice prices and shipment prospects after the surge in foreign rice purchase orders in the past couple of weeks.
Mexico offers zero tariff for rice import
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/03/2017
» Thailand is expected to export 10,000 tonnes of long-grain white rice to Mexico soon after receiving a free import tariff quota from the Mexican government, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.
1.62m tonnes approved for rice auction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2017
» The national rice policy committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday approved the sale of the first lot of inedible state rice stocks put up for general auction, totalling 1.62 million tonnes worth 7.92 billion baht.
Industrial grain first up for auction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2017
» The government is calling the first auction for 3.66 million tonnes of grain unfit for human consumption.
Gem exports eyed for uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2024
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to grow by 5-10% this year amid global economic uncertainties, says a local trade group.
Weather's impact on farming assessed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is monitoring the extremely hot weather in the country and assessing its effect on the production of agricultural and livestock products.
Agencies join forces to digitise government
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce is working with the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) and the Business Development Department to link corporate information electronically, facilitating paperless procedures and generating cost savings for residents and entrepreneurs of up to 7 billion baht per year.
State expedites Thai-European Free Trade Association talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is expediting Thai-European Free Trade Association (Efta) negotiations, with expections they will be concluded within this year.