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Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
Mitr Phol boosts sustainability with fresh cane cutting
Published on 09/12/2025
» Mitr Phol Group, a global leader in sustainability within the food manufacturing industry, is moving forward with its promotion of fresh sugarcane cutting for the 2025/2026 crushing season through the “Let’s Green the Sugarcane” campaign. The campaign, inspired by the idea of a mantra for a sustainable beginning, encourages sugarcane growers to harvest clean, fresh-cut sugarcane to help build a healthier and more sustainable environment.
Health ministry pledges to review weed laws
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to review restrictive cannabis regulations following mounting pressure from the group "Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future," which has urged swift government action to revive the struggling industry.
Mitr Phol Oasis Secures Farmers’ Future with Water
Published on 30/09/2025
» When people hear the word oasis, they often picture a pool of water in the desert: a life-giving refuge. In today’s climate crisis, many farmers in Thailand are seeking their own oasis to survive worsening droughts and floods. Despite the rainy season, large areas still face delayed rainfall, insufficient water, or unexpected flooding—pressures that severely impact agriculture, the foundation of global food supply.
Thai cannabis industry eyes revival under PM who backed its rise
Bloomberg, Published on 07/09/2025
» Thailand’s cannabis industry is eyeing a new lease of life under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul — a politician who pioneered its decriminalisation and early success.
Rice farmers to get financial aid in days
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2025
» Millions of rice farmers nationwide are set to receive government funding this week as part of the 1,000-baht-per-rai agricultural support programme.
Ministry to tackle fruit export woes
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2025
» Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat says he is aware of tough times in the longan industry which some have likened to a crisis.
New Zealand Fruit Truck Rolls into Bangkok
Published on 07/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 6, 2025 – New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has officially launched its Made With Care New Zealand campaign in Bangkok, unveiling the debut of its Fruit Truck caravan. The campaign aims to bring premium fresh produce from New Zealand directly to Thai consumers, showcasing the country’s commitment to food safety, quality, and sustainable farming practices.
Weed networks still fuming
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2025
» The Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future Network on Tuesday filed a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to probe Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin and other officials for issuing the latest cannabis regulations to please investors rather than small-scale growers.
Cambodia row hits local fruit growers
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 11/07/2025
» TRAT: The closure of the Ban Had Lek permanent border checkpoint to Cambodia in Trat province has resulted in economic losses exceeding 10 billion baht over the past two weeks, officials say.