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Rice exports beat 2025 goal on strong year-end demand
Business, Published on 22/01/2026
» Rice exports tallied 7.9 million tonnes in 2025, surpassing the initial goal of 7.5 million tonnes, says the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
State rice support measures extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2026
» The cabinet has approved an extension of the government's rice support measures, citing ongoing volatility in the global rice market.
China rice deal negotiations in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved in the production and importation of agricultural products, over the shipment of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice.
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.
Department of Foreign Trade seeks to boost rice exports to Japan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has led a delegation of government and private sector representatives to Japan to strengthen rice trade with Japanese public and private agencies, aiming to maintain Thailand's share of Japan's rice market at 300,000 tonnes.
Committee endorses 4 rice projects worth over B50bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2025
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee has approved four projects worth more than 50 billion baht to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
Export hopes high at Thai rice convention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2025
» Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue.
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.
Finance Minister cautious over slide of off-season rice prices
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has expressed concern that this year's off-season rice production, expected to exceed 6.5 million tonnes, will face downward price pressure in the global market.
Commerce Ministry eager to improve rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is implementing seven measures to lift rice prices, such as paddy market fairs, export expansion and preparation for a subcommittee meeting on Thursday.