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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.
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.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/10/2011
» Taxes normally paid on foreign goods entering Thailand stopped temporarily to get items like drinking water, eggs, vegetables into the country fast.
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.
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.
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.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2012
» Five leading Asean rice producing countries have a plan to cooperate on exports to boost rice prices by 10% every year.