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Thailand’s 2025 rice exports top target at 7.9m tonnes
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
Thailand exported 7.9m tonnes of rice in 2025, topping its target. DFT chief Arada Fueangthong sees tough competition in 2026, with exports forecast at 7m tonnes.
DFT clarifies farmer groups can export rice without huge stocks
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
DFT says farmer groups and co-ops may export boxed or packaged milled rice without stockpiles, as DIT revises rules while keeping 100-tonne stocks for larger exporters.
DFT leads Thai rice exporters to Japan to boost trade relations
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2025
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is set to lead a delegation of public and private sector representatives to Japan to strengthen rice trade relations and maintain Thailand’s market share.
Thai-Cambodian border closure may cause 60 billion baht export loss, says DFT
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025
Thai-Cambodian border closure could lead to a 60 billion baht decline in border exports if the situation persists until the end of the year, the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) warned on Friday.
DFT to issue electronic certificates of origin from April 28
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
From April 28, Thailand’s DFT will issue electronic certificates of origin (e-Form D) to streamline exports under ASEAN free trade agreements.
DFT to promote Thai rice at Japan’s food fair next month
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) will promote Thai rice at FOODEX Japan 2025 in Tokyo this March. With rising rice prices and supply shortages in Japan, the event presents a key opportunity to expand Thai rice exports.
EXIM Bank teams up with Commerce Ministry, AMLO on Thai standards to combat proliferation of WMD
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023
The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand) has joined forces with the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Commerce Ministry, and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to enhance operations in the Thai public and private sectors in adhering to global standards for preventing and combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Export of Thai rice surges due to weaker baht, bigger harvests
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The export of rice returned to positive numbers for three consecutive months since June this year thanks to higher production volume and weak baht. The 6-million-tonne export target should be achieved in 2021, the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) said on Thursday.
Cross-border trade drops more than 6% 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2020
Thailand’s cross-border trade in the first two months of the year fell to just over Bt171 billion, according to the Department of Foreign Trade.
Young Thai entrepreneurs all set to discuss trade with Malaysia
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has organised discussions between Thai entrepreneurs and their Malaysian counterparts this month, hoping to promote cross-border trade via southern Thailand.