Trade
Exports
Stronger baht ‘will hurt exporters and farmers’
Most exporters are worried about the baht appreciating against the US dollar, fearing it will hit exports and farm incomes amid the slowing of both local and global economies.“A stronger baht will hurt our rice price competitiveness amid weaker currencies in the region, such as ...
Wichit Chaitrong
Optimism for rice export forecast maintained
Despite September’s export slump, the government remains upbeat about achieving 11 million tonnes of milled rice exports this year on high demand. Adul Chotinisakorn, director-general of the Foreign Trade Department said rice export prospects are still promising for the last quarter, with continued import orders, ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Durian finds ready buyers on Alibaba
Alibaba Group’s partnership with the Thai government aims to continue to drive overseas growth for Thailand’s farmers. Alibaba’s Thai durian promotion on its Tmall platform resulted in more than 130,000 Thai durians pre-sold to Chinese consumers, including more than 80,000 Monthong durians in the sale’s ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thai rice exports topple 30 billion baht in first 2 months of 2018
The value of Thai rice exports in the first two months of 2018 was recorded at 30 billion baht. According to the Thai Rice Exporters Association, Thailand sold 1.9 million tons of rice worth 30.318 billion baht to overseas buyers around the world between January ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
Rice exports up but may lose momentum
Thai rice exports in the first two months of 2018 rose 10% year-on-year by volume to 1.91 million tonnes and 16.1% in baht value to 30.32 billion baht but orders are falling due to the strong baht.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Chiang Rai Ships 14 Containers of Chickens Worth 35 Million Baht to China
Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Niwat Sutemechaikul, along with China’s Consul General to Chiang Mai Ren Yisheng, presided over the ceremony marking the first shipment of the Thai chicken products to China at Chiang Saen Cargo Port in Chiang Rai.Keep reading ...
Thailand enjoys 10.3% export growth in Feb
The Ministry of Commerce says the global economic recovery contributed to February’s export growth of 10.3% while maintaining this year’s export growth target at 8%.Keep reading ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
Thailand aims to boost trade with neighbors by 15% in 2018
Thailand aims to increase trade with countries on its borders by 15% this year, to a record high of 1.5 trillion baht ($50 billion). The government is backing the drive to offset an expected slowdown in overall export growth due to appreciation of the baht ...
Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat
Export growth highest in 62 months
The value of exports rose by 17.56% year on year in January, the largest increment in 62 months, Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said on Wednesday. Exports last month were estimated at US$20.10 billion. It made a good start for this year and the baht’s appreciation ...
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