thai rice output forecasted to fall due to el nino

Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino

The Agricultural Economics Office of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry in Thailand has forecasted a decline in rice production for the country’s 2023-24 harvest season, primarily due to the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
thai chinese firms tie up in cross border payment

Thai, Chinese firms tie up in cross-border payment

TrueMoney, a leading fintech company in Thailand, has partnered with Ant Group of China to launch cross-border mobile payments between Thailand and China, allowing Thai tourists to use TrueMoney e-wallet to make payments to tens of millions of merchants in China.
thailand to borrow over 66 billion usd for fiscal year 2024

Thailand to borrow over 66 billion USD for fiscal year 2024

The Thai government plans to borrow about 2.4 trillion THB (nearly 66.65 billion USD) for the 2024 fiscal year starting October 1, up about 9 per cent from the current year, according to market sources briefed by the Ministry of Finance.
thousands of suppliers join food ingredients asia 2023 vitafoods asia 2023

Thousands of suppliers join Food Ingredients Asia 2023, Vitafoods Asia 2023

More than 30,000 visitors are expected for "Food Ingredients Asia 2023" and "Vitafoods Asia 2023," co-located at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre from September 20-22 in Thailand.
thailands condominiums draw foreign buyers

Thailand’s condominiums draw foreign buyers

While the number of Thai nationals buying domestic condominiums has slowed down, the demand from foreign buyers continues to surge, accounting for 24.6 per cent of the total property transfer value nationwide in the first half of this year, up from 20.5 per cent the previous year.
air pollution shortens thais lifespan by 18 years report

Air pollution shortens Thais' lifespan by 1.8 years: report

More than 90 per cent of the population in Thailand are living in poorer air conditions than the safety standard set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and this condition can shorten the average lifespan of Thais by 1.8 years, according to a report by Air Quality Life Index.
six mekong countries join hands in settle climate change

Six Mekong countries join hands in settle climate change

Six countries along the Mekong River – Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand - have committed to working together to tackle climate change issues, according to Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of Thailand’s Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
thailand to restart fta negotiation with eu

Thailand to restart FTA negotiation with EU​

Thailand is preparing to embark on talks on a free-trade agreement with the EU with the aim of concluding the deal within two years.
thai pm initiates committee to enhance universal healthcare services

Thai PM initiates committee to enhance universal healthcare services

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew to establish a committee aimed at improving services within the universal healthcare programme.
thailand urges tuberculosis screening to prevent spread

Thailand urges tuberculosis screening to prevent spread

In an attempt to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in the community, Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is urging the public to get screened for the disease, especially individuals with underlying medical conditions.
thailand intensifies efforts to mitigate el nino effects

Thailand intensifies efforts to mitigate El Nino effects

Thailand’s government is stepping up efforts to address concerns about decreased rainfall and drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon that is affecting the country's agricultural sector.
thailand seeks air force flight slots to boost tourism

Thailand seeks air force flight slots to boost tourism

Thailand’s Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on September 7 that his ministry plans to acquire some flight slots from the air force to serve growing demand from airlines to boost tourism.
thailand to liberalise oil imports

Thailand to liberalise oil imports

The Thai Ministry of Energy will liberalise oil imports by allowing private companies to import finished oil products, to provide more options to consumers in the wake of high energy prices, Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga was cited by local media as saying.
thailand lending duo on the march with fortifying presence

Thailand lending duo on the march with fortifying presence

Vietnam’s dynamic financial landscape is proving to be a favoured destination for some Thai lenders.
thai king approves new cabinet led by pm srettha thavisin

Thai King approves new cabinet led by PM Srettha Thavisin

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed the cabinet of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a royal gazette said on September 2.