Rice event set to generate over B2bn in export orders

The Commerce Ministry is gearing up to host the Thailand Rice Convention during the last week of this month, aiming to promote Thai rice exports and exceed 2 billion baht in orders.

- PHUSADEE ARUNMAS

Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan directed the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) to execute marketing initiatives, increase rice exports, and monitor developments in the global rice market.

The event is scheduled for May 25-27 at The Ritz-Carlton in Bangkok, welcoming significant rice buyers and importers from various countries, as well as new importers from South America, Africa and the Middle East, alongside Thai farmers.

The event serves as a networking opportunity, allowing participants to share insights into the current conditions and future prospects of global rice production and trade, said Mr Pichai.