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Commerce Ministry reports agricultural price increases for Nov 2026

Commerce Ministry reports agricultural price increases for Nov 2026

Matichon•Economy•1h ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Commerce reports that agricultural product prices in November 2026 have increased significantly compared to November 2025, with selling prices exceeding production costs.

  • •Kornit Nonjui of the Ministry of Commerce reported paddy rice prices increased by 9-55% in November 2026 compared to November 2025.
  • •Prices for cassava, maize, and palm oil also rose by 65.14%, 36.95%, and 16.23% respectively.
  • •Deputy Permanent Secretary Chakra Yodmanee visited Jet Jamnong Rice Mill in Chiang Rai to monitor the 2026 paddy harvest.
  • •The Ministry of Commerce is implementing proactive management policies under Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthamphan.

Overview

  • •Paddy rice selling prices in November 2026 increased between 9-55% compared to November 2025, while production costs rose by approximately 8-10%.
  • •Cassava prices rose from 2.18 baht/kg in November 2025 to 3.60 baht/kg in November 2026, an increase of 65.14%.
  • •Kornit Nonjui stated that the Ministry of Commerce is pushing rice exports and seeking new markets to support the current harvest.
  • •The Cassava Policy and Management Committee, chaired by Supajee Suthamphan, scheduled a meeting on November 13 to consider management measures.
  • •The Ministry of Commerce implemented measures for maize including interest compensation for stocks and production absorption through the Public Warehouse Organization.
  • •In Chiang Rai, paddy rice production has reached 602,344 tons, representing 71% of the total area output.
  • •Two types of rice in Chiang Rai, Khao Kam Lanna and Khao Niao Khiao Ngu Chiang Rai, have received Geographical Indication (GI) registration.
  • •Deputy Permanent Secretary Chakra Yodmanee assigned the Chiang Rai Provincial Commerce Office to coordinate with the Provincial Agriculture Office regarding seed development.

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Key Entities

Person

Kornit Nonjui(กรนิจ โนนจุ้ย)
Inspector General and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce.
Supajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who chairs the Cassava Policy and Management Committee.
Chakra Yodmanee(จักรา ยอดมณี)
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.
Arada Fueangthong(อารดา เฟื่องทอง)
Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade.
Suphamit Tengphe(ศุภมิตร เต็งเผ่)
Chiang Rai Provincial Commerce Officer.
Chairat Bunsong(ชัยรัตน์ บุญส่ง)
Director of the Regional Commerce Administration Division.
Jamnong Srimoon(จำนงค์ ศรีมูล)
Owner of Jet Jamnong Rice Mill.

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️
The government agency responsible for monitoring agricultural prices and promoting exports.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)
The agency requested by the Ministry of Commerce to help manage production costs and yield per rai.
Cassava Policy and Management Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายและบริหารจัดการมันสำปะหลัง (นบมส.))
The committee chaired by Supajee Suthamphan that manages cassava product measures.
Public Warehouse Organization(องค์การคลังสินค้า (อคส.))
The organization used for the maize production absorption project.
Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)
The department responsible for monitoring purchase prices and promoting the Fine Rice project.
Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)
The agency whose Director General visited rice production sites in Chiang Rai.
Jet Jamnong Rice Mill(โรงสีเจตน์จำนงค์)
A rice mill in Wiang Chai District, Chiang Rai, visited by Ministry of Commerce officials.
Department of Intellectual Property(กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)
The agency that registered Geographical Indication (GI) for rice in Chiang Rai.

Place

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️
A province in Northern Thailand and a major rice cultivation area.

Policy

Fine Rice Project(โครงการข้าวประณีต)
A project promoting value-added rice production for farmers in Chiang Rai.