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Thai Students Win Zayed Sustainability Prize for Methane Reduction Innovation
Thai Students Win Zayed Sustainability Prize for Methane Reduction Innovation
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
Thai youth from Ruamrudee International School win the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for their innovation reducing methane emissions in rice fields by 40%From Commodity to Craft: Thailand's Strategy on "Exquisite Rice"
From Commodity to Craft: Thailand's Strategy on "Exquisite Rice"
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
For decades, Thailand has been a titan of the global rice market, synonymous with vast volumes of exports. Now, the nation is embarking on a radical strategic shift, moving from a business model built on quantity to one driven by value.Bang Rakam model recognised by FAO for sustainable community water management
Bang Rakam model recognised by FAO for sustainable community water management
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
Thailand’s Bang Rakam model earns global recognition from FAO for its participatory approach to flood prevention and sustainable water management, benefiting farmers and communities.Farmers urge government to relax drone flight ban to reduce costs amid falling rice prices
Farmers urge government to relax drone flight ban to reduce costs amid falling rice prices
THURSDAY, AUGUST 07, 2025
Farmers call for relaxation of drone flight ban to reduce fertiliser, pesticide, and labour costs as rice prices plummet below 5,000 baht per tonne.Rice farmers to receive 1,000-baht incentive to plant other crops
Rice farmers to receive 1,000-baht incentive to plant other crops
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025
The final draft for incentives to help rice farmers switch crops will soon be sent to the NRPMC for approval.Govt offers new off-season scheme for rice farmers as prices plummet
Govt offers new off-season scheme for rice farmers as prices plummet
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Thai government moves to stabilise rice prices by offering farmers new cash incentives for off-season crops, storage and higher purchase rates at government centresRice farmer association urges govt to guarantee rice prices
Rice farmer association urges govt to guarantee rice prices
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Thai Agriculturist Association launched a statement on Friday, demanding the government to offer a rice price guarantee of at least 10,000-12,000 baht per tonne. Over 300 tonnes of jasmine rice snapped up, as Northeast farmers bag DIT awards
Over 300 tonnes of jasmine rice snapped up, as Northeast farmers bag DIT awards
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024
Narong Jantharung, a rice farmer from the Northeast province of Ubon Ratchathani, won this year’s best jasmine rice award at an event hosted by the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) on Wednesday.Phumtham taste-tests rice held in Surin since rice-pledging scheme
Phumtham taste-tests rice held in Surin since rice-pledging scheme
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
A large quantity of “good quality” rice have been reported to officials at warehouses of two companies in Surin province after having been stored there under the controversial rice-pledging scheme of more than a decade ago.Cement weirs best way of tackling drought: Pheu Thai
Cement weirs best way of tackling drought: Pheu Thai
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023
Pheu Thai Party on Monday unveiled its agricultural strategy to combat drought caused by the impact of El Niño, with a focus on building concrete weirs to collect rainwater and allow the ground to absorb it.