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Appetite for success
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 21/02/2012
» In the past, most people in Thailand bought rice from traditional shops, where the grain was displayed in bulk in large jute sacks.
Rice packers eager for continued high margins
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 21/02/2012
» The domestic rice trade remains profitable despite rising costs because of higher pay due to the state's pledging scheme.
Fair share of blame sought
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 27/02/2012
» Farmers are suggesting some public officials may also be to blame for recent irregularities in the rice pledging programme.
A wellspring of success
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 30/01/2012
» Nothing is scientific about the discovery of the lucrative product source of Phetsuwan Mineral Water Co in Chiang Rai's Wiang Pa Pao district.
Reform must take root faster
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 06/01/2012
» The flooding that damaged nearly 10 million rai of rice fields late last year has forced the government to speed up the pace of its plans for farm sector restructuring.
Thai Life aims at 40% premium growth
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 26/01/2012
» Thai Life Insurance Co is pinning its hopes on a multi-channel distribution strategy to drive business this year.
Muang Thai Life set to outpace industry
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 23/01/2012
» Muang Thai Life Assurance Co is poised to expand its business by more than 20% to 40 billion baht this year, driven by its multi-channel distribution strategy and more products for untapped segments in the lucrative Thai market.
Farm sector seen thriving after storms
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 20/01/2012
» Thailand's agricultural economy looks set to expand by 5.5% this year if there is no repeat of last year's heavy flooding.
Seeds of hope in Cambodia
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 16/01/2012
» Asia Golden Rice Co, Thailand's second-largest rice exporter, has mapped out a 1.5-billion-baht rice investment in Cambodia in a bid to expand regionally.
Rubber prices on upward trajectory
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 18/01/2012
» Experts say rubber prices are on an upward trend as supply is expected to decline in the coming hot season and the government is confident its new mechanism will work effectively to help absorb production.