​”Commerce” promotes 99 brands of jasmine rice with “Green Seal” to build confidence among buyers and importers
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​”Commerce” promotes 99 brands of jasmine rice with “Green Seal” to build confidence among buyers and importers

The Department of Foreign Trade joins hands with the Thai Rice Exporters Association. compile a list of manufacturers Rice brands that have received the Thai Jasmine Rice certification mark or the Green Seal to build confidence among buyers, importers and consumers in foreign countries. Verify that the seal is actually certified or not. Help prevent...

Department in fresh push to boost exports
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Department in fresh push to boost exports

The Foreign Trade Department has vowed to apply digital innovations and modern world trade to boost Thailand’s export competitiveness over the next 12 months, while enhancing and upgrading foreign trade-related services to facilitate exports. Speaking about his department’s performance in fiscal 2022, which ends on Sept 30 this year, director-general Pitak Udomwichaiwat said it would...

Thailand Targets Higher Rice Exports
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Thailand Targets Higher Rice Exports

BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand is aiming for rice exports of 7.5 million tonnes this year, up from a previous target of 7 million tonnes, due to increased output and a weak baht amid global food insecurity. Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said in a statement that Thailand, the world’s third-largest rice exporter after India and Vietnam, exported...

The Rice Association pointed out that this year’s exports were 7.5 million tons. There was no need to sell G-2G.
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The Rice Association pointed out that this year’s exports were 7.5 million tons. There was no need to sell G-2G.

Mr. Chookiat Opaswong, Honorary President of the Thai Rice Exporters Association Revealed to the news agency I.N.N. that The situation of Thai rice exports continues to grow throughout the year, it is expected that exports will be at least 7.5 million tons. which is in accordance with the goals set by the private sector Because...

Thai riceberry wins bronze medal at French competition
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Thai riceberry wins bronze medal at French competition

Thailand’s riceberry won a bronze medal at France’s “Fine Grocery” contest this week, the Department of International Trade Promotion said. The department’s director-general, Somdet Susomboon, said that he was informed by his subordinate in France that French importer Naga-Gold company had sent the riceberry to take part in the contest and won the bronze medal....

Thai rice exports on upward trajectory admid higher demand
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Thai rice exports on upward trajectory admid higher demand

Thailand’s rice exports are expected to reach 600,000 to 650,000 tonnes in May on pending delivery contracts, following higher rice demand and the weakening baht, the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) said on Tuesday. TREA President Charoen Laothamatas said Thailand exported 2,291,916 tonnes of rice worth THB39.44 billion in the past four months (January-April), up...

Agency launches contest for new Thai rice varieties in bid to boost exports
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Agency launches contest for new Thai rice varieties in bid to boost exports

The Thai Rice Exporters Association is holding a contest to find new rice varieties to feed the global market, as well as strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness. Innovators have until June 30 to register, before planting their variety between July and November. The winner will be chosen in December when the rice is harvested and tasted. The...

CORRECTED-Thailand agrees to renew rice deal with Indonesia
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CORRECTED-Thailand agrees to renew rice deal with Indonesia

BANGKOK, March 9 (Reuters) – Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft agreement to resume government-to-government sales of rice to Indonesia after a previous deal expired in 2016, an official said The memorandum of understanding (MOU) would see Thailand export up to one million tonnes a year of 15% to 25% white rice to Indonesia...

Surge seen in jasmine rice exports to Hong Kong
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Surge seen in jasmine rice exports to Hong Kong

Thai jasmine rice exports to Hong Kong are poised for a big jump due to scarcity in the supermarkets and retail stores there after the new coronavirus outbreak, Somdet Susomboon, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) director-general, said. “The shortage of rice and medical masks in the country has caused people to hoard because of...