Thai farmers protest falling rice prices

Thai farmers protest falling rice prices

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Group gathers at Government House to seek urgent support as prices do not cover costs

PUBLISHED : 19 Feb 2025 at 20: 42

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Farmers from several provinces assemble outside Government House on Wednesday for a rally demanding that the government shore up rice prices. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

Farmers gathered at Government House in Bangkok on Wednesday, demanding that the government boost rice prices from the current 6,000 baht to 10,000 baht per tonne.

Farmers from numerous provinces, including Sukhothai, Phitsanulok and Suphan Buri, were hoping to meet with the prime minister, the agriculture or the commerce minister to discuss measures to address falling rice prices. Deputy Commerce
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