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Rice exports beat 2025 goal on strong year-end demand
Business, Published on 22/01/2026
» Rice exports tallied 7.9 million tonnes in 2025, surpassing the initial goal of 7.5 million tonnes, says the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
Thai rice sector must rethink strategies
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 29/12/2025
» As competition in the global rice market rises, Thailand must redesign its strategies to maintain market share and explore new frontiers.
Nation urged to play to its strengths
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand must recalibrate its strategic positioning to remain competitive in the evolving global landscape, concentrating only on sectors where it offers true strengths, rather than spreading its efforts across many industries as in the past through the 10-cluster policy, according to an economics analyst.
Savings accounts target financial stability
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who serves as head of the government's economic team under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has proposed a review of various tax deductions and exemptions.
New rice scheme eyes premium tag
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has unveiled a "New Rice Economy" initiative aimed at elevating Thai rice to the premium segment in the global market.
Tech to transform rice farming
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/11/2025
» Thailand's rice industry is undergoing a transformation as the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) applies artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology to reduce risks from unpredictable environments, allowing for a precision farming approach.
China rice deal negotiations in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved in the production and importation of agricultural products, over the shipment of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice.
Tepid forecast for 2026 rice shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2025
» The rice export outlook for 2026 appears subdued due to several negative factors, as exporters expect to ship 7.5 million tonnes of rice next year.
Thai chamber briefed on many commerce measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2025
» The commerce minister discussed measures to address the impacts of US tariffs, accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, tap into the Indian market and manage agricultural products with representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Department of Foreign Trade seeks to boost rice exports to Japan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has led a delegation of government and private sector representatives to Japan to strengthen rice trade with Japanese public and private agencies, aiming to maintain Thailand's share of Japan's rice market at 300,000 tonnes.