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Department sees golden year for fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand has shifted its focus to stimulating domestic consumption and the export of fruit to help farmers capitalise on new markets such as the US, Europe and Canada, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
CP warns of farm water threats
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/06/2024
» Thailand's agricultural sector is particularly exposed to climate risks caused by drought and floods, posing a threat to water and food security, according to Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand's largest conglomerate.
Ministry preps standards for durian
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/04/2024
» Thailand is preparing to issue product standards to ensure the quality of its durian exports and maintain competitiveness among exporters.
El Niño to push up farm debts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2024
» Farmers' debt is expected to increase by 8% or 89.3 billion baht this year, following a drop in crop yields, especially rice and rubber, as a result of the El Niño impact, according to economics analyst Aat Pisanwanich.
Fitch affirms Thailand rating at BBB+
Business, Published on 17/11/2023
» Fitch Ratings has affirmed Thailand's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at 'BBB+' with a stable outlook. Among the key factors influencing ratings:
Minister frets over drought's impact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is concerned the drought's impact could last for three years because of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Sales of electrical appliances to grow by 5%
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 06/10/2023
» The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to increase sales in the electrical and electronics industry by 4-5% this year, up from 230 billion baht in 2022.
Golden Week optimism buoys most Asian markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/09/2023
» RECAP: Stocks rose yesterday in most Asian markets on the last trading day of the quarter amid optimism over spending during China's Golden Week holiday and reports of a possible summit between US and Chinese leaders.
Office fears drought could hit farmers' income next year
Business, Published on 13/09/2023
» The El Niño weather phenomenon is not only affecting crop production and prices, but also the mining and livestock industries.
Asian shares stall on risk aversion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/09/2023
» RECAP: Asian equities were mostly in the red while currencies logged some gains on Friday, as stock investors remained risk-averse following strong economic data from the United States and continued uncertainty in China.