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Smothong Group Grows from Palm Collector to Industry Leader
Published on 30/10/2025
» The story of Smothong Group began in 2003 when Mr Seksak Piriyetyanggoon founded a palm fresh fruit bunch collection yard in Surat Thani Province. After witnessing the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, he studied the industry in depth and established Smothong Palm Oil Co., Ltd. to produce crude palm oil.
Assurance sought on Land Bridge impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/09/2025
» Southern tourism operators want the government to ensure the environmental impact will be minimal if it intends to press on with the Land Bridge megaproject, as locals hope the scheme will enhance southern cities' competitiveness and increase household income.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.
Project aimed at strengthening local entrepreneurs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) has enhanced the capabilities of local entrepreneurs through its Smart Local Me-D project, with the aim of generating a total trade value of 100 million baht.
How Thailand's craft chocolate industry is raising the bar with sustainable practices
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2025
» When it comes to countries that produce chocolate, Switzerland and Belgium may be among the first to come to mind. But neither of them grow cacao, the fruit whose seeds are needed to make chocolate. In fact, 70% of the world's cacao comes from the Ivory Coast, in western Africa.
AIIB keen on Land Bridge investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in investing in Thailand's Land Bridge project, describing it as beneficial for both Southeast Asia and East Asia, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Thai ombudsman calls for tougher crackdown on proxies
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» Ombudsman Songsak Saicheua has urged the government to step up enforcement against foreigners using proxies to do business in Thailand, which is spreading in many sectors and costing the country income opportunities.
Bill drafted to support southern Land Bridge
Published on 22/03/2025
» The Ministry of Transport has unveiled draft legislation to create a special Southern Economic Zone that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar Land Bridge transport project linking the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 90.1 points in December last year, mainly due to a slowdown in the manufacturing sector and the impact of floods, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai durian exports to China to resume by Monday
Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2025
» Thailand will resume exporting durian to China by Monday as quick contamination tests are under way, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Itthi Sirilatthayakorn.