Durian worth 130 bn baht will be exported this year, most to China

19 Sept 22:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand projects exporting one million tonnes of durian, valued at 130 billion baht, with China as the primary importer.
The Agriculture Minister has mandated stringent quality control, adherence to China's GAP requirements, and issuance of phytosanitary certificates for all durian export stakeholders.
Efforts are underway to ensure sufficient water for durian orchards in key provinces and to reduce costs for fertilizers and pesticides for farmers.
A special task force will combat the smuggling of durian from neighboring countries disguised as Thai durian to safeguard the reputation of Thai produce.
Over 64,000 hectares of eastern durian orchards have registered with Chinese customs and obtained GAP certificates, facilitating direct export to China.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).