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Rice export prices did not change, except for fragrant rice prices which increased by 3 percent.

Thailand’s regulations restricting the cultivation of genetically engineered crops remain unchanged.

MY2017/18 cotton imports are expected to increase 3 to 4 percent as spinning mills used much of their cotton yarn inventory in MY2016/17.

Export prices increased 2 to 3 percent due to the strengthening Thai baht and strong export demand. ​

The forecast for MY2017/18 main crop rice production is revised down slightly due to higher than expected flooding damage to fragrant rice.

Export prices increased 2 to 6 percent due to strong demand for white and fragrant rice.

This report aims to clarify the “Shipping Mark” requirement under the new Thai Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017)

Export prices declined 1 to 4 percent due to larger available supplies during the peak harvest, particularly for new crop white and fragrant rice.

Export prices remain unchanged. Exporters are securing rice supplies as main crop rice production is entering the market.

The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives released a new draft amendment of the Thai Plant Variety Protection Act to reconcile the Thai Plant Variety Protection Act....

Farmgate prices for rice and corn are under downward pressure as MY2017/18 supplies enter the market.

Export prices for the most part remain unchanged.