National News Bureau of Thailand
Conflict in Syria may affect Thai economy
An academic at Thailand’s Rangsit University, Anusorn Thamjai, says the US, UK and French air strikes on Syria could drive up crude oil prices to 100 dollars per barrel. Anusorn said the prices have already reached the highest level in 3 years since the coalition launched ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Thailand to benefit from Australia’s new vehicle import policy
The Ministry of Commerce is keeping an eye on an expected car tariff cut by the Australian government, believing it would spur the Thai car building industry if the cut is realized. Keep reading ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
EU satisfied with Thailand’s crusade against IUU
The European Union (EU) has voiced satisfaction with Thailand’s crusade against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU), says Deputy Prime Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikalya. Gen Chatchai disclosed the EU was pleased with the country’s efforts to suppress IUU, especially the catch traceability system, adding some ...
Vipaporn Pooritanasarn
Public Health Min warns of heatstroke due to intoxication
The Ministry of Public Health has warned residents of heatstroke, urging them to refrain from drinking alcohol during the day in summer. The public service announcement was made by Ministry Spokesperson and Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong. He explained that high daytime temperatures during this ...
Na-ark Rojanasuvan
Thailand in transition after enactment of 11 reform plans
The future of Thailand is bright after the introduction of eleven reform plans, according to Alongkorn Ponlaboot, a former deputy speaker of the now defunct National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA). Keep reading ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
Livestock Dept takes steps to contain price slumps for chicken eggs
The Department of Livestock confirmed that it has inspected the falling prices of eggs which are expected to rise in mid-April. Livestock Department Director General Aphai Sutthisang disclosed that small-sized layer farmers nationwide had called on the government to continually solve the price slumps due to ...
Supawadee Wangsri
Uttaradit implements late King's Sufficiency Economy for grassroots villagers
Uttaradit province is promoting the implementation of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for grassroots villagers in bid to upgrade the quality of their OTOP goods. Uttaradit Provincial Community Development official Songpong Wichaikatka said the northern province has been implementing the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of the late King Bhumibol ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
UK keen to invest in EEC
Commerce Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong confirmed that the United Kingdom was interested in expanding trade and investment with Thailand, especially regarding investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project. Keep reading ...
Supawadee Wangsri
EU officials to observe IUU prevention progress in Thailand this week
Deputy Prime Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya has visited the Command Center to Combat Illegal Fishing (CCCIF) to ensure its readiness ahead of the arrival of European Union (EU) officials. While presenting policies, Gen Chatchai stressed the organization’s commitment to tackling illegal fishing.Keep reading ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
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