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New measures expected to shore up rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch additional measures to shore up prices of paddy rice totalling 14 million tonnes, seeking to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
Nation edgy as decision day looms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2025
» The new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1.
Shippers fear exports will grow below 1%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/07/2025
» Shippers warn that exports may grow by only 0-1% this year, calling on the government to urgently negotiate with the US to lower its proposed tariff rate to less than 36% for Thai products.
Support proposal for rice farmers to be presented on Wednesday
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry will on Wednesday present measures aimed at supporting off-season farmers to the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (NRPMC).
Winnowing the truth on rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2025
» Crop price declines remain a persistent challenge for Thailand, with rice a concern this year given its prominence in the agricultural economy.
Srettha blocks rice price stability scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2023
» The National Rice Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday rejected the Commerce Ministry's proposed measures worth 69 billion baht to stabilise rice prices for the 2023/24 harvest.
Measures to stabilise rice prices on the cards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to propose to the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) tomorrow measures worth 69 billion baht to stabilise rice prices in the 2023/24 harvest season.
Farm product price schemes planned
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing measures to stabilise the prices of key agricultural products, including rice, cassava, maize for animal feed and palm oil, as these products are poised to enter the market.
Ministry preps plans for farm production, prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry pledges to handle agricultural production and price management, especially for cassava and palm oil, as the income guarantee scheme for these crops was not extended, awaiting the new government's policy.
Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/03/2023
» Thailand may be unique in handling the domestic prices of products and services. Whenever manufacturers and business operators shoulder higher production costs and ask state units for permission to raise their prices, the Internal Trade Department always rushes to call a joint meeting with them.