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Thailand pushes for more ethanol exports
Energy Minister Arak Chonlatanon seeks discussion with the ministries of Finance and Industry, to boost ethanol exports and promote alternative energy development.

Rice exporter at their lowest level in a decade: report
Thailand's hold on the title of world's biggest rice exporter started slipping last month after its exports fell behind those of Vietnam, whose traders are offering attractive prices while Bangkok concentrates on high subsidies to boost domestic prices.

Thai-ASEAN News Network - Food Exports to China Predicted to Grow 14.3%
The Kasikorn Research Center expects Thailand's food exports to China this year will reach 2.1 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 14.3 percent.

Thailand growth forecast raised
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - The Thai economy is set to see higher growth this year, driven mainly by domestic demand after last year's floods, but downside risks remain in the growth of trading countries, the Bank of Thailand said.

Thailand May Cut Key Rate as Growth Risks Loom After Flood
Thailand may cut interest rates for the second consecutive meeting to help spur a recovery from the worst floods in almost 70 years and as a deteriorating global economy threatens growth.

Thailand to extend rice intervention scheme to July
BANGKOK: Thailand, the world’s biggest rice exporter, plans to extend its rice intervention scheme to the end of July to support prices during the harvest of the second crop of the grain, according to a senior official.

Energy Ministry seeks to boost ethanol exports, remove obstructions
Energy Minister Arak Chonlatanon is seeking discussions with the ministries of Finance and Industry to boost ethanol exports and promote alternative energy development.

State faces huge stockpile
Thailand will have to deal with its biggest-ever rice stockpile of more than 10 million tonnes this year if the government insists on maintaining its subsidy scheme and targeted export price of US$700 per tonne.