Bangkok, Jan. 9 -- The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) of Thailand has identified pet food and frozen poultry as strategic "spearheads" to penetrate both traditional and emerging markets worldwide in 2026. Somchuan Ratanamungklanon, director-general of the DLD, noted that the upward trajectory for Thailand's agricultural exports is bolstered by a rigorous government mandate to elevate safety and quality standards. By aligning local production with international benchmarks, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives aims to satisfy the increasingly stringent requirements of global trade partners while aggressively negotiating for broader market access. At the heart of the 2026 strategy are two distinct "rising stars" - pet food a...