Farmers Urge Ban on Cambodian Mangoes at Si Mum Mueang Market
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Key Quotes
"For the past 2-3 years, we have continually been affected. Thai mango prices have fallen to just 2 baht per kilogram."
ตลอดระยะเวลา 2-3 ปีก่อนหน้า เคยได้รับผลกระทบมาตลอด ราคามะม่วงไทยตกต่ำเหลือเพียงกิโลกรัมละ 2 บาท
"Farmers hope to sell their produce at better prices than before, as Cambodian mangoes are not flooding the market."
เกษตรกรมีความหวังว่าจะขายผลผลิตให้ได้ราคาที่ดีขึ้นกว่าเดิม เพราะไม่มีมะม่วงของกัมพูชาเข้ามาตีตลาด
"Cambodian 'Kaew Khamin' mangoes are more durable in ripening and are cheaper."
มะม่วงแก้วขมิ้นเขมรทนต่อการสุกงอมได้ช้ากว่าแล้ว ยังมีราคาถูกกว่า
"Regardless, farmers will continue to harvest and sell 'Thawai Duean 9' mangoes, even if for only 3 baht per kilogram."
อย่างไรเกษตรกรก็จะเก็บมะม่วงทวายเดือน 9 ขายออกไปเรื่อยๆ แม้จะได้ กก.ละ 3 บาทก็ยังจะเก็บขายกัน
Key Entities
Organization
Eight Rivers Mango Farmers(เกษตรกรมะม่วงแปดริ้ว)
Mango farmers from the Chachoengsao province (Eight Rivers region) advocating for protection against foreign produce.
Chachoengsao Mango Farmers Cooperative Club(สหกรณ์ชมรมชาวสวนมะม่วงฉะเชิงเทรา)
An organization representing mango farmers in Chachoengsao, participating in the organization of a mango festival.
Chachoengsao Mango Export Community Enterprise(วิสาหกิจชุมชนผู้ผลิตมะม่วงส่งออกฉะเชิงเทรา)
A community enterprise focused on mango production for export, involved in an event to bolster mango sales.
Person
Phairin(นางไพริน)
A 54-year-old mango farmer from Tambon Khlong Khuean, Amphoe Khlong Khuean, Chachoengsao province, who shared her concerns about the impact of Cambodian mangoes.
Ms. Chatchapra-orn Niyom(น.ส.ฉัตรประอร นิยม)
The Governor of Chachoengsao Province, involved in organizing an event to help farmers sell their mangoes.
Ms. Winlada Boonworaphat(น.ส.วิณลดา บุญวรภัสร์)
The head of the Chachoengsao Provincial Agricultural Office, participating in efforts to support mango farmers.
Product
Cambodian Kaew Khamin Mangoes(มะม่วงแก้วขมิ้นกัมพูชา)
A variety of mango from Cambodia that is the subject of concern among Thai farmers due to its lower price and ripening characteristics.
Thai Mangoes(มะม่วงไทย)
The local produce that is facing competition and price depression due to the alleged influx of Cambodian mangoes.
Thawai Duean 9(ทวายเดือน 9)
A Thai mango variety that is similar in taste to Cambodian mangoes but is perceived as less durable in ripening, making it vulnerable to competition.
Place
Si Mum Mueang Market(ตลาดสี่มุมเมือง)
A major market where Cambodian mangoes are reportedly being smuggled into for sale, impacting local farmers.
The country of origin of the mangoes that Thai farmers are concerned about entering their market.
The province where the mango farmers raising concerns are located, and which is known for its mango production.
Date
2026
The year in which the 55th Mango and Eight Rivers Delicacies Festival is scheduled to take place.