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Ministries unite to promote Thai herbs, targeting B2bn in value
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2026
» Five ministries are creating a strategic plan to promote Thai traditional herbs globally, targeting at least 2 billion baht of economic value.
Planting the seeds of self-reliance
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 19/08/2025
» One fine morning, young students at Sahathanakhan Krungthep Border Patrol Police School in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi, were fully absorbed in rice planting activities.
TCC backs panel to ease woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/07/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has proposed a Joint Public-Private Labour Committee (JPLC) to the Ministry of Labour to address labour issues amid rising economic uncertainty.
Rethinking short rentals in Thailand
News, Wichayada Amponkitviwat & Khemmpat Trisadikoon, Published on 21/05/2025
» The global rebound in tourism after Covid-19 has driven a notable surge in short-term rentals (STRs) through online platforms. Offering travellers greater flexibility, STRs have become a popular alternative to traditional hotels, particularly in urban and tourist-heavy areas. In the European Union, their use has expanded rapidly, reflecting forecasts that predict continued growth fuelled by competitive pricing and evolving travel preferences.
Bananas are not 'rice replacement'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2025
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan clarified his remarks on encouraging farmers to grow bananas, saying the government has no policy to replace rice cultivation with other crops.
Govt turns to bananas as rice plunges
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2025
» The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan yesterday.
Will Thailand's economy cheat death?
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 23/01/2025
» 'He and the other survivors have briefly cheated death, but will not be able to evade their fate for very long." A movie buff will know this comes from Final Destination and the "he" in the quote refers to Alex Browing, the movie's main character.
A resolution for progress: focus on what works
News, Published on 23/12/2024
» As we close out the past year and look ahead to 2025, the holiday season is a time when we reflect on what we've achieved and how we can make next year better--achieve our personal goals, give back to our communities, and contribute to the betterment of the world.
Time to combat ignorance to save the Earth
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 13/12/2024
» More than half the world's people (4.3 billion) own smartphones, and practically everybody has access to one. All the information in the world is available to everybody. Yet willful ignorance and superstition still flourish.
Ministry steps into iCon affair
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry has stepped in to look into the fraud scandal currently engulfing The iCon Group direct sales company.