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State seeks to improve stubbornly low rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/01/2012
» The government plans to push the average price of exported rice to US$700 a tonne and reap revenue of 200 billion baht by focusing on quality over quantity, says newly appointed Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom.
Commerce Ministry adds eight more items to list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2012
» The Commerce Ministry will add eight more items to its price control list and closely monitor food prices affected by global warming.
Cracking low egg prices a top priority
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2012
» Egg prices will be a priority for newly appointed Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, as prices have dropped to below cost.
CCI shows low confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2012
» The Commerce Ministry says consumer confidence remains low despite December figures showing a post-flood improvement.
Indian rice steaming ahead
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/02/2012
» India's rice exports will reach 4 million tonnes next month, putting even more pressure on Thailand to manage the government's paddy mortgage scheme and stockpiles.
Smuggling of cassava in the spotlight
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2012
» Thailand will suspend cassava imports along the border until May and control cassava transport in Chanthaburi and Sa Kaeo provinces to prevent the circumvention of the mortgage scheme using imported crops, says Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom.
Rubber agencies to unite into single superpower
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/01/2012
» Rubber traders and farmers support the initiative to integrate three rubber-related state organisations into a single agency for better efficiency.
Thai offices abroad told to go on the offensive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/02/2012
» Thai trade officials stationed abroad are being urged to find more channels for Thai farm exports and be more aggressive in engaging local partners.
UTCC: Thai SMEs unprepared for AEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2012
» Most Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not ready to compete in the Asean Economic Community in almost every regard, and they must improve quickly to avoid losing out to Asean competitors, says a new survey.
State sets food vendor menu prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/02/2012
» Effective Feb 20, food vendors are obliged to sell a la carte dishes at government set prices.