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Thai rice to be hit hard by US tariffs, MP urges action
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The rice export sector is being told to brace for impacts caused by the 36% tariff on imports from Thailand announced by US President Donald Trump, while the government is being urged to negotiate for a lower tariff rate.
Rice forecast upheld amid downturn
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2019
» Despite the global economic slowdown, the government is maintaining its rice export forecast at 10 million tonnes this year.
Rice farmers warn against intervention
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2019
» The Thai Rice Growers Association has urged the Rice Department to refrain from market intervention, following rumours that it is lobbying concerned parties to push down the price of Vietnamese fragrant Hom Phuang rice.
Rice exports slip in July, still poised for 11m tonnes
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2018
» Thai rice exports fell in July, both in volume and value, especially for hom mali fragrant rice and parboiled rice, but traders remain upbeat the country's overall rice shipments can reach 11 million tonnes as expected.
Rice forecast remains robust
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2018
» Despite lingering concerns about the baht, the government remains upbeat about Thai rice export prospects, particularly for premium hom mali rice bound for Hong Kong, where the government expects shipments to rise to 215,000 tonnes this year.