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Kanchanaburi farmers blocking road
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2014
» More than 300 rice growers in tambon Nong Khao of Tha Muang district on Wednesday morning blocked the Nong Khao-Kanchanaburi road demanding rice payments by Feb 12, reports said.
Farmers demand debt moratorium and rice clearance sales
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2014
» Farmers owed money under the rice-pledging scheme have asked the caretaker government to offer them financial relief through a three-year debt moratorium.
Farmers demand 3yr debt moratorium
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2014
» The caretaker government should consider giving rice farmers another three-year debt moratorium, Wichian Puanglamjiag, chairman of the Thai farmers Association, said on Tuesday.
Farmers plan mass rally in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2014
» Rice growers blocking Rama II road in Ratchaburi have demanded to talk with a deputy prime minister or minister with a relevant portfolio about ending their road blockade, or they will intensify their protest, reports said.
Yanyong: Rice farmers will get money
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2014
» The government will try its best to make a payment as soon as possible to farmers who are still unpaid for their crops pledged under the rice scheme, caretaker Deputy Commerce Minister Yanyong Puangraj said on Tuesday.
Rice farmers block Asian Highway
Online Reporters, Published on 25/01/2014
» More than 3,000 rice growers on Saturday blocked the Asian Highway in Nakhon Sawan province to pressure for immediate payment for their rice pledged under the government’s rice scheme, reports said.
Rice farmers rally against government
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2014
» Rice growers in the North on Friday blocked the Asian highway in Phichit demanding government payment for rice sold under the rice-pledging scheme, while farmers in Buriram surrounded the provincial government complex for the same reason.
Farmers ask EC to okay B130bn loan
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2014
» Farmers wanted the government to continue its rice pledging scheme because it directly benefits rice growers, Wichian Puanglamjiak, chairman of the Thai Farmers Association, said on Friday.
Ayutthaya farmers demand rice pay
Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2014
» About 70 farmers marched on temporary offices of the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) Wednesday to demand payment for the crops they pledged at the Support Art and Crafts International Centre of Thailand building in Ayutthaya’s Bang sai district on Wednesday.
Rubber farmers rallying in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2013
» About 200 rubber growers from Prachuap Khiri Khan began protesting in front of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry on Friday afternoon, demanding the government act quickly to tackle the problem of low rubber prices, reports said.