Yearly Archives: 2013
Major rating agency concerned over Thailand’s rice pledging scheme
BANGKOK, July 16 - Leading global credit rating agency Moody's Investor Services urged the Thai government to ensure that its rice pledging policy would...
Govt to embed microchips in rice sacks to prevent corruption
BANGKOK, July 17 - Commerce Ministry will embed microchips in rice sacks to prevent corruption, according to Deputy Prime Minister/Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan. ...
Bidding soon for 350,000 tonnes of rice and paddy
BANGKOK, July 16 – The Commerce Ministry will open bidding on July 26 for 150,000 tonnes of rice and 200,000 tonnes of paddy, according...
Central bank chief urges long-term economic policy for Thailand
BANGKOK, July 16 – Thailand’s central bank governor called on the government to accelerate the country’s long-term capability instead of solely stressing short-term economic...
‘Ichitan’ Drink plans expansion into ASEAN
BANGKOK, July 15 - Thailand's 'Ichitan' drink is to continue its factory's second phase of production capability to welcome the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)...
BAAC and Land Reform Office providing loans to promote agro businesses
BANGKOK, 15 July 2013 Farmers under the government’s land reform program will be offered with low-interest loans to improve their production capacity. ...
Thailand Food Vally initiative to be launched in three pilot provinces
BANGKOK, 15 July 2013 The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) is pushing ahead with plans to develop Thailand into a food industrial center in...
Government’s foreign policy conveyed to ASEAN ambassadors to boost regional relations
BANGKOK, 15 July 2013 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held a meeting for ASEAN ambassadors today to convey the Thai government’s foreign policy,...
BAAC targets NPL rate reduction
BANGKOK, 15 July 2013 The Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is keen on reducing the number of its non-performing loans (NPLs) to...










