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Commerce minister warns of rising price pressure
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has acknowledged consumer goods are likely to become more expensive as production costs increase, despite government measures to ease the burden on households.
Surging costs dull Songkran spirits
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.
“Let’s Green the Sugarcane” campaign drives impact through fresh cane to mills
Published on 01/04/2026
» Bangkok, March 25, 2026 — One of the key challenges during the production season of the sugarcane and sugar industry is ensuring that sugarcane cultivation goes hand in hand with environmental conservation. Harvesting fresh sugarcane during the harvest period is therefore a critical step that requires cooperation from all sectors. This effort is also a core mission of Mitr Phol Group, a global leader in sustainable food product industries, which remains committed to advancing its goal of creating a healthier and more sustainable environment. During the 2025/2026 crushing season, the company has promoted modern sugarcane farm management while maintaining continuous engagement with farmers through the “Let’s Green the Sugarcane” campaign, a mantra for a sustainable beginning. The campaign has received strong support from government policies and close collaboration with sugarcane farmers, resulting in up to 96% of fresh sugarcane delivered to the mills. At the same time, the initiative helps generate additional income for farmers through the sugarcane leaf purchasing program, now in its eighth consecutive year. The collected cane leaves are used as fuel for biomass power generation, contributing to the production of clean energy from Thailand’s agricultural sector.
Diesel support policy fails to calm farmers
News, CHINNAWAT SINGHA and PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN, Published on 28/03/2026
» A provincial diesel relief scheme in Phitsanulok has offered temporary support to farmers, while a farmer protest in Uttaradit underscores escalating pressure from rising fuel prices and persistent shortages during the harvest season.
Long queues continue for even pricier fuel
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 26/03/2026
» BURI RAM — Motorists, farmers and truck drivers in Ban Kruat border district of this northeastern province continued to queue at petrol stations on Thursday despite another 6‑baht price hike, saying they have no choice but to refuel to sustain their livelihoods.
Freight and farms suffer fuel blows
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Chinnawat Singha and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/03/2026
» Fuel shortages are disrupting farms and freight across Thailand, threatening harvests and supply chains as the government rolls out emergency measures to stabilise supplies.
Commerce minister urges calm amid Mideast‑driven price worries
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» Caretaker Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has called on the public not to panic over the impact of the Middle East conflict on consumer goods and energy prices, insisting the government has contingency plans in place to cushion any economic fallout.
366 trafficked animals abandoned in sugarcane field
Manit Sanubboon, Published on 11/03/2026
» PRACHIN BURI - Authorities have rescued 366 wild animals that were abandoned in a sugarcane field in Sa Kaeo province and have begin a search for their traffickers after transferring the animals to rehabilitation facilities.
Govt moves to curb fuel prices
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2026
» The cabinet is expected to approve a series of short- and medium-term energy management measures on Tuesday to cope with surging global energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
Elephant choked to death on food while being moved, report finds
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The wild elephant Seedor Hupab choked to death on his food while being relocated and did not die from a sedative overdose or negligence by veterinary staff as speculated, the fact‑finding committee reported on Monday.