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Raid has limited impact on US-China talks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The recent US military operation in Venezuela is unlikely to affect US-China trade negotiations and trigger a renewed trade war this year, as both nations are trying to maintain the negotiation framework until Nov 10, says an analyst.
Thai coconut industry takes steps to ban monkey labour
Business, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Thai Coconut Industry Group has taken a decisive step to restore international confidence and protect local livelihoods by partnering with the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) to address long-standing concerns about the historical use of monkey labour in coconut harvesting. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Thailand’s agricultural sector, underlining a strong commitment to ethical practices and animal welfare.
If at first you don't succeed …
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 07/06/2024
» One of my maxims as a blogger and columnist is never to regurgitate a topic I already covered in an earlier article.
'Experience economy' can drive tourism growth
Business, Published on 05/09/2023
» The return of popular international artists and live concerts to Bangkok offers multiple benefits to the Thai economy, according to Traveloka, one of Southeast Asia's largest travel, services and lifestyle apps.
Maneeya Concepts revives expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 22/08/2023
» Maneeya Concepts Co, the authorised distributor of Kipling bags, is set to resume its expansion plans next year, following a three-year freeze prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shippers deny coconut milk rumour
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry and food exporters brushed aside reports that Walmart, the giant US retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand on allegations of forced monkey labour, insisting such practices are a relic of the past.
To use rather than collect, the second coming of NFTs
AFP, Published on 24/05/2022
» NEW YORK - NFTs have been called everything from fads to outright scams, but early adopters see a future for them as uniquely useful tools for business, health and the arts that goes beyond mere digital collecting.
Coconut milk maker hit by monkey labour accusation
Reuters, Published on 23/07/2020
» SAMUT SONGKHRAM: A coconut milk producer, Theppadungporn Coconut, suffered a sharp drop in sales after an animal rights groups accused the industry of using monkey labour, an executive said, adding it was auditing plantations to show animals were not used.
Govt goes on offensive to defend coconut industry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2020
» The Foreign Ministry is urging Thai diplomats to explain to foreign importers and retailers that Thailand does not use monkeys to harvest coconuts on an industrial scale.
Jurin denies 'industrial' monkey use
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thailand does not use monkeys to harvest coconuts on an industrial scale for its export industry, insisted Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Monday.