The next government will need to address falling rice prices for farmers, who earlier this year demanded better support to tackle the problem. Thai rice exports next year are expected to decline as they struggle to compete on prices, Arada Fuangtong, head of the foreign trade department, told a press conference. In 2025, rice shipments are projected to reach 7.88 million to 8 million tonnes, beating a target of 7.5 million, helped by strong year-end demand, Arada said. In the first 11 months of ​2025, rice shipments dropped 21% year-on-year to 7.3 million tonnes, with the value down 30.3%. "The strong ‍baht has continued to create problems for rice exports," she said.

Source: Bangkok Post December 26, 2025 07:18 UTC