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Thai rice exports forecasted to drop below 8 million tonnes in 2025
Thai rice exports are projected to fall below 8 million tonnes next year, facing several challenges that threaten their competitiveness. Key issues include insufficient research and development (R&D) in rice varieties, a rising global supply of rice, and the potential lifting of India’s rice export restrictions by the end of the year. Charoen Laothamatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters…
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Thai baht may appreciate to 35.30 per dollar amid BoJ rate hike
The Thai baht could experience further appreciation to 35.30 per US dollar in the short term, following a four-month high of 35.72 reached early yesterday. Political instability and deteriorating fiscal conditions due to the government’s populist policies, however, may hinder a significant rebound of the Thai currency. Asian currencies, including the baht, surged after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised…
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Thailand targets 8 million Chinese tourists in 2024 amid diverse strategies
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious target of 8 million Chinese tourist arrivals for 2024 and is diversifying its focus to niche markets with significant purchasing power, such as young travellers, small meeting groups, and caravan tours. “Demand among Chinese is not enough to entice Chinese airlines to increase flights to Thailand,” said Nonglux Yooyendee, director…
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