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Rice policy: Lucky so far
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/08/2012
» Govt rice policy has improved livelihoods this year but prices far above market & losses likely if bet on rising prices lost, warehouses full plus rice quality issues.
Rice: Govt purchases of 1st crop finished
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2012
» Govt purchases pushed price of rice inside country up 5%. Only 100 billion of 400 billion in rice bought due to flood damage. Govt aims to break even.
Can govt push rice prices higher?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2012
» The government will release stock for bidding in the low-price market and under the "no-bidding method" for the high-end market.
Commerce staff wear black in protest
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2014
» Many Commerce Ministry staff wore black to work on Thursday in a symbolic opposition to a disciplinary investigation launched against four ministry officials who appeared on the anti-government protest stage alongside retired senior officials on Jan 25.
Floods reduce rice supply
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/10/2011
» Rice production likely to fall 7 million tonnes. No export impact, but higher prices for Thai consumers possible.
Thai-Vietnam rice price cooperation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/08/2011
» World's two biggest rice exporters Thailand and Vietnam may "strengthen cooperation" on rice prices since Thai rice prices will no longer be set by supply and demand.