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Local rice varieties winnowed out
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2024
» Rice exporters warned that local rice varieties are at risk of extinction as farmers flock to plant a Vietnamese rice variety known for its soft texture.
Vietnamese rice causes backlash in local markets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2024
» Market mechanisms and an oversupply of rice, especially a certain Vietnamese variety, are contributing to the sharp drop in the rice redemption price for the upcoming farming season, which starts in April, says the Thai Agriculturist Association.
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.
Farmers say Vietnamese rice variety gives better returns
Sunthorn Pongpao, Published on 08/03/2019
» Farmers in Nakhon Sawa insist they will continue growing Vietnamese fragrant rice, an unregistered variety they say is disease resistant, amid rumours the government is trying to dissuade them by forcing the price down.
Farmers store rice in cop shop
News, Published on 16/11/2018
» Soaring rice price has pushed local farmers in Chum Phuang district in Nakhon Ratchasima to dry their harvested grains at the local police station and district office to avoid theft.
Farmers happily drying valuable paddy at police station
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 15/11/2018
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rice growers in Chum Phuang district are drying their valuable harvested grain at the local police station and district office to avoid theft after the price soared.
Island community
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/09/2016
» A raised concrete walkway behind Wat Champa in Taling Chan leads to the Koh San Chao canal community. The community might not ring a bell, but it is known among a few travellers as an add-on trip to the famous Lat Mayom floating market in Taling Chan.
Land of the lotus-growers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/07/2013
» It was a fine, sunny day and our small party boarded the long-tail boat waiting for us on Khlong Maha Sawat for a leisurely trip along this 153-year-old canal through Nakhon Chaisi district in Nakhon Pathom. It turned out to be a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, a great method of unwinding and experiencing the simple pleasures of life in these parts. We passed picturesque orchid and lotus farms, verdant orchards and field after field of ripening golden rice. Along the way we spotted a few men fishing desultorily, small children frolicking in the pellucid water and a woman absorbed in washing clothes.