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Suphajee Monitors Rice Prices and Exports

Suphajee Monitors Rice Prices and Exports

MGR Online•Economy•1h ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthamphan chaired a meeting to monitor rice prices and exports, noting high farmer satisfaction.

  • •Suphajee Suthamphan chaired the 1/2026 meeting of the National Rice Policy and Administration Committee (NRPAC) on marketing.
  • •Rice prices are currently at levels that satisfy farmers, millers, and exporters.
  • •The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has been tasked with reducing production costs and increasing yield per rai.
  • •Thai rice exports have expanded into markets such as Malaysia and the Philippines.

Overview

  • •Suphajee Suthamphan chaired the National Rice Policy and Administration Committee (NRPAC) on marketing meeting No. 1/2026 to track rice prices and exports.
  • •Rice prices are currently reported to be in a good range, leaving farmers satisfied.
  • •Suphajee Suthamphan assigned the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to reduce production costs and increase yield per rai regarding seeds, quality, moisture, and fertilizer.
  • •Discussions from the meeting will be presented to the full National Rice Policy and Administration Committee (NRPAC) by the end of November 2026 or early December 2026.
  • •Banjong Tangchitwattanakul reported Jasmine rice prices at 13,700-14,000 baht per ton at 25% moisture and 16,500-17,000 baht per ton at 15% moisture.
  • •High rice prices are supported by increased global demand and government measures regarding cost assistance and interest rate support.
  • •Chokchai Settheewan noted that 5% white rice prices rose from approximately 356 USD per ton in October 2025 to over 510 USD per ton currently.
  • •Thailand has expanded export markets, specifically seeing increased purchases from Malaysia and the Philippines.

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Key Entities

Person

Suphajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who chaired the NRPAC marketing meeting.
Chaiwit Buangam(ไชยวิทย์ บัวงาม)
A member of the National Farmers Council.
Banjong Tangchitwattanakul(บรรจง ตั้งจิตรวัฒนากุล)
President of the Thai Rice Millers Association.
Chokchai Settheewan(โชคชัย เศรษฐีวรรณ)
Vice President of the Thai Rice Exporters Association.

Organization

National Rice Policy and Administration Subcommittee(คณะอนุกรรมการนโยบายและบริหารข้าวแห่งชาติ)
The subcommittee focused on rice marketing that met to monitor prices and exports.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)
The ministry tasked with reducing production costs and increasing rice yields per rai.
National Rice Policy and Administration Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายและบริหารข้าวแห่งชาติ)
The full committee that will consider the operational guidelines based on subcommittee discussions.
National Farmers Council(สภาเกษตรกรแห่งชาติ)
The organization to which Chaiwit Buangam belongs.
Thai Rice Millers Association(สมาคมโรงสีข้าวไทย)
The association representing Thai rice mills.
Thai Rice Exporters Association(สมาคมผู้ส่งออกข้าวไทย)
The association representing Thai rice exporters.

Place

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️
A country that has increased its purchase of Thai rice.
Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
A country that has increased its purchase of Thai rice.