Thailand's rice farmers reap profits amid global price spikes and shortages | Video
Global rice prices rose sharply after India, the world's largest rice exporter, banned exports of non-basmati white rice in July 2023 - and Southeast Asian rice exporters like Thailand are cashing in on the opportunity. The price of white rice in Thailand has risen to 22 baht (US$0.61) per kilogramme, up from 17 baht (US$0.47). However, the future is uncertain for Thailand's rice industry
Global rice prices rose sharply after India, the world's largest rice exporter, banned exports of non-basmati white rice in July 2023 - and Southeast Asian rice exporters like Thailand are cashing in on the opportunity. The price of white rice in Thailand has risen to 22 baht (US$0.61) per kilogramme, up from 17 baht (US$0.47). However, the future is uncertain for Thailand's rice industry