thailands rice exports near 3 million tonnes over four months

Thailand’s rice exports near 3 million tonnes over four months

Thailand exported 2.79 million tonnes of rice for 1.5 billion USD in the first four months of this year, up 23 per cent year-on-year, according to the Thai Government’s spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.
thailand welcomes nearly 10 million foreign tourists so far this year

Thailand welcomes nearly 10 million foreign tourists so far this year

Thailand has welcomed nearly 10 million foreign tourists so far this year, earning about 391 billion baht (over 11.3 billion USD) in revenue.
vinfast expands into southeast asian market

VinFast expands into Southeast Asian market

At the Future Mobility Asia 2023 event in Thailand, VinFast – the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer from Vingroup – made a groundbreaking announcement, unveiling its expansion plans into the Southeast Asian market while maintaining its existing focus on North America and Europe.
wider interest raised through asean deals

Wider interest raised through ASEAN deals

With ASEAN expected to see a brighter investment outlook ahead, further facilitation of a more competitive facilitation environment leveraged by trade deals is helping Vietnam attract more funding from nations such as Thailand, Singapore, and Japan.
thailand bang rakam water project raises income for farmers

Thailand: Bang Rakam water project raises income for farmers

The Bang Rakam Model project, now in its seventh year, has been deemed successful in providing farmers with adequate amounts of water to grow crops and boost their income.
u22 vietnam draw 1 1 with thailand in group bs final match at sea games 32

U22 Vietnam draw 1-1 with Thailand in Group B"s final match at SEA Games 32

Vietnam conceded an early goal but came back to earn an equaliser in their last Group B match against Thailand at SEA Games 32 on May 11.
thai farmers advised to reduce rice crops due to el nino impacts

Thai farmers advised to reduce rice crops due to El Nino impacts

Thai farmers have been asked to grow only one rice crop this coming season as rainfall will be below average because of the El Nino weather pattern, said the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
thailand still concerned about covid 19 outbreak risk

Thailand still concerned about COVID-19 outbreak risk

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Public Health Ministry remain concerned about a relapse of the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared an end to the public health emergency status for the pandemic worldwide on May 5, the country’s government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on May 9.
thailand optimistic about indian tourists back post covid 19

Thailand optimistic about Indian tourists back post COVID-19

At least 600,000 Indian tourists are expected in Thailand's Pattaya beach town this year, similar to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
thailand ev registrations surge in march government spokesman

Thailand EV registrations surge in March: government spokesman

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Thailand had soared to 61,594 by the end of March, boosted by government support measures, according to Thai government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.
thailand sees surge in imports of luxury and beauty products

Thailand sees surge in imports of luxury and beauty products

Thailand’s imports of luxury and beauty products, such as brand-name bags, fillers and Botox, in the first half of the 2023 fiscal year, which began on October 2, 2022, increased by 40 per cent year on year, according to the country’s Customs Department.
informa markets thailand raising food and beverage to global level

Informa Markets Thailand raising food and beverage to global level

Informa Markets Thailand has organised a series of activities to create an understanding of the potential of food production in Thailand in the form of the BCG economic model.
thailand forecast to face severe drought this year

Thailand forecast to face severe drought this year

Thailand is expected to face the harsh impact of the El Niño phenomenon around the middle of June, although this year’s summer season is predicted to end by the middle of May. This will lead to severe drought conditions, according to the country’s Meteorological Department (MD).
thailands health ministry prepares for potential covid 19 wave

Thailand’s health ministry prepares for potential COVID-19 wave

Following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases after the Songkran holidays, the Ministry of Public Health has said it is ready to accommodate potential COVID-19 patients.
thailand to start tourism fee collection by september

Thailand to start tourism fee collection by September

Thailand will not delay the tourism fee collection beyond September, and its Tourism and Sports Ministry also plans to ask provincial police to support the tourism police in its operations to clear out "zero-dollar" and illegal tours, an official has confirmed.