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Rice stockpiling under scrutiny
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 20/01/2026
» Rice experts say the stockpile requirement is reasonable for exports, boosts the quality of rice, and ensures the country's food security.
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.
Brokerages back dividend tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Brokerage firms are urging the Ministry of Finance to exempt dividend tax for stock investment to help revive investors' interest in the Thai market, which has declined by more than 20% year to date.
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.
Adding to the uncertainty
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» The ongoing disputes between Thailand and Cambodia have had a minimal effect on Thai businesses, but their uncertain nature has created a sense of unease among businesses and individuals.
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Manufacturers expected to face slowdown in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2025
» The manufacturing sector may slow in the second half as exports are likely to fall if Thailand fails to reach an agreement with the US that lowers the proposed reciprocal tariff, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Industry wary as Trump threatens auto tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is monitoring US President Donald Trump's plan to slap a 25% tariff on car imports to the US and plans to assess its impact on the sluggish Thai automotive industry.
Commerce Ministry eager to beef up rice exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Commerce Ministry wants to expedite rice trade liberalisation with a meeting scheduled for Jan 17.