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Suphajee Prepares 2027 Rice Measures as Prices Rise

Suphajee Prepares 2027 Rice Measures as Prices Rise

Khaosod•Economy•13m ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthamphan chairs a meeting to stabilize rice prices and prepare measures for the 2027 production season.

  • •Suphajee Suthamphan chaired the 1/2026 meeting of the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (Marketing) on November 13.
  • •Current rice prices are reported to be at satisfactory levels for farmers, with Jasmine rice reaching 16,500–17,000 baht per ton.
  • •The government aims to reduce production costs and increase yield per rai through the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
  • •Thai rice exports in 2026 remain satisfactory with increased demand from Malaysia and the Philippines.

Overview

  • •Suphajee Suthamphan chaired the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (Marketing) meeting on November 13.
  • •Banjong Tangjitwattanakul reported that 2026 is a good year for Thai farmers as paddy prices for all types have increased compared to the previous year.
  • •Banjong Tangjitwattanakul stated Jasmine rice with 15% moisture is priced between 16,500 and 17,000 baht per ton.
  • •Suphajee Suthamphan assigned the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to focus on reducing production costs and increasing yield per rai.
  • •Chokchai Settheewan noted that global food security concerns have led to increased demand for rice imports.
  • •Chokchai Settheewan reported that 5% white rice prices rose from approximately 356 US dollars per ton in October of last year to over 510 US dollars per ton.
  • •Suphajee Suthamphan plans to convene the National Rice Policy Committee by the end of November or early December to prepare measures for the 2027 production season.

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Key Quotes

Suphajee Suthamphan
"If we can manage both price and cost, it will help farmers have sufficient income for their livelihood."
ถ้าเราดูแลได้ทั้งราคาและต้นทุน ก็จะช่วยให้พี่น้องเกษตรกรมีรายได้เหลือเพียงพอต่อการดำรงชีวิต

Key Entities

Person

Suphajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister who chaired the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (Marketing) meeting.
Chaiwit Buangam(ไชยวิทย์ บัวงาม)
Member of the National Farmers Council who advocated for reduced production costs.
Banjong Tangjitwattanakul(บรรจง ตั้งจิตรวัฒนากุล)
President of the Thai Rice Mill Association who provided current rice market prices.
Chokchai Settheewan(โชคชัย เศรษฐีวรรณ)
Vice President of the Thai Rice Exporters Association who discussed export trends.

Organization

National Rice Policy and Management Committee (Marketing)(คณะอนุกรรมการนโยบายและบริหารข้าวแห่งชาติ (นบข.) ด้านการตลาด)
The subcommittee meeting chaired by Suphajee Suthamphan to track rice prices and exports.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)
The ministry tasked by Suphajee Suthamphan to reduce production costs and increase yield per rai.
National Rice Policy and Management Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายและบริหารข้าวแห่งชาติ (นบข.))
The main committee to which discussion points will be presented for further operational guidelines.
National Farmers Council(สภาเกษตรกรแห่งชาติ)
The organization of which Chaiwit Buangam is a member.
Thai Rice Mill Association(สมาคมโรงสีข้าวไทย)
The association led by Banjong Tangjitwattanakul.
Thai Rice Exporters Association(สมาคมผู้ส่งออกข้าวไทย)
The association of which Chokchai Settheewan is Vice President.

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.