Reuters BENGALURU/MUM-BAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Thai rice export prices fell to a more than two-year low this week, weighed down by weak demand and rising supplies, while India’s rice export prices held steady near a 21-month low. Thailand’s 5% broken rice dropped to $405 per metric ton, hitting its lowest level since late Oct. 2022 and […]
A.T.K. aims to help farmers as rice prices decline, promoting income growth through increased exports. On March 18, 2025, the Agricultural Market Organization (A.T.K.), under the leadership of Executive Director Mr. Panithan Meechaiyo, announced significant moves to aid Thai farmers grappling with declining rice prices. Following directives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, led […]
Indore: Subdued demand amid lack of price parity has dampened spirits of rice exporters pinning elevated hopes on ban revocation on export of 100 per cent broken rice by the Indian government as lower prices by other exporting nations including Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan has diminished demand. India on March 7 allowed the export of […]
Trump administration could target Thailand because of its trade surplus, says academic Rice, one of Thailand’s key exports to the United States, is at risk of facing higher tariffs due to the protectionist policies of the Trump administration as part of his “America First” campaign, an expert warned on Friday. The campaign targets countries that […]
Thailand is in talks with some countries, including India, to reduce competition, hoping to create a balance in rice prices in the global market and help farmers have stable income. Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is seeking cooperation with the world’s top rice exporters to find ways to tackle falling rice prices amid simmering protests by […]
The commerce minister clarifies that though the government is promoting high-value crops like bananas, its priority remains stabilising rice prices Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has dismissed claims that the government is encouraging farmers to replace rice cultivation with banana farming, saying such assertions are “simply inaccurate”. Speaking on a television news show on Thursday, Pichai […]
Hanoi tells trade ministry told to boost rice exports to counter oversupply. WRITER: Reuters BANGKOK/HANOI – Thailand is seeking cooperation with India and Vietnam to find ways to tackle falling rice prices, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Thursday, amid simmering protests by local farmers calling for more support from the government. Thailand is in […]
The planned discussion aims to curb falling prices and oversupply, as the Commerce Ministry explores new export opportunities Thailand is set to hold talks with India and Vietnam about strategies to tackle falling rice prices caused by oversupply, the Commerce Ministry said. India and Vietnam are the world’s two biggest rice exporters. Commerce Minister Pichai […]
Handing out financial subsidies has become standard protocol for almost every government responding to rice farmers’ calls for help. This week, the Commerce Ministry approved an additional 1,000 baht per rai for up to 10 rai per farmer, benefiting off-season paddy growers in the Central region. However, farmers argue the assistance is insufficient and plan […]
WRITER: Aekarach Sattaburuth The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan on Thursday. Responding to a question by People’s Party (PP) MP Narongdech Ularnkul on the government’s plan to help shore up rice prices in the market, Mr Pichai […]
