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China rice deal timely: economist
Bangkok Post
|November 24, 2025
La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme, have improved public perceptions of the government, he said.
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These measures show the government understands people’s problems, adding the co-payment programme also helps small shops upgrade their skills in marketing, cost control and digital technology.
FARMERS UPBEAT
The rice deal has been welcomed by farmers groups who are hoping for a quick transaction so the revenue can flow into the rural economy.
Pramote Charoensilp, president of the Thai Agriculturist Association, said Thailand has yet to export around 280,000 tonnes to China overhanging from earlier agreements and it remains unclear whether the new order includes previous quota.
“But the fact that rice purchase was agreed during His Majesty the King's visit is delightful and farmers are overwhelmed. I think the rice purchase will actually happen, he said.
This story is from the November 24, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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