Thai Agricultural Prices Rise Despite Higher Costs

MGR Online•Politics•1h ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Commerce reports an increase in the selling prices of various agricultural products in November 2026 compared to November 2025.

•Paddy rice prices in November 2026 increased by 9-55% compared to November 2025.
•Cassava, animal feed maize, and oil palm prices also showed increases of 65.14%, 36.95%, and 16.23% respectively.
•The Ministry of Commerce has prepared stability measures for the 2026/70 crop season.
•Cassava management measures are to be considered by the Cassava Policy and Management Committee on November 13.

•Paddy rice prices in November 2026 increased by 9-55% compared to November 2025, while production costs rose by approximately 8-10%.
•Pathum Thani rice saw the highest price increase of 55.46%, with a difference of 4,477 Baht per ton.
•Cassava prices increased by 65.14%, animal feed maize by 36.95%, and oil palm by 16.23% when comparing November 2025 to November 2026.
•Kornit Nonchui stated that the price increase is a result of shifting from temporary problem-solving to proactive management under the policy of Supajee Suthamphan.
•The Ministry of Commerce is implementing rice stability measures for 2026/70, including sales delays, collection loans, and mill interest compensation.
•The Cassava Policy and Management Committee, chaired by Supajee Suthamphan, is scheduled to meet on November 13 to consider management measures.
•Animal feed maize is supported by interest compensation for stocks, production absorption via the Public Warehouse Organization, and collection loans.
•Oil palm is managed through purchase price determination and continuous monitoring of the oil palm balance.

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Kornit Nonchui

"The Ministry of Commerce will move forward in working with all relevant agencies to link production, processing, and marketing consistently."

กระทรวงพาณิชย์จะเดินหน้าทำงานร่วมกับหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องทุกหน่วยงาน เพื่อเชื่อมโยงการผลิต การแปรรูป และการตลาดให้สอดคล้องกัน

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The government body reporting on agricultural prices and implementing stability measures.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The agency requested to assist with production costs and yield per rai.

Cassava Policy and Management Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายและบริหารจัดการมันสำปะหลัง)

The committee chaired by Supajee Suthamphan that considers cassava management measures.

Public Warehouse Organization(องค์การคลังสินค้า)

The organization used to absorb animal feed maize production.

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)

The department responsible for monitoring purchase prices of animal feed maize.

Kornit Nonchui(กรนิจ โนนจุ้ย)

Inspector General and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce.

Supajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who set proactive management policies.