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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 further declined one percent due to a lack of new inquiries as traders are awaiting the results of the July 25 Philippines import tender.

Export prices declined to the same price levels as seen in mid-May.

Effective on June 12, 2017, the Thai FDA has established maximum levels (MLs) of Annatto Extracts (INS160b(i) and INS160(ii)) for certain dairy products.

Export prices declined three to four percent due to a lack of new inquiries following uncertainties about the sale of government stocks.

Rice production is expected to be larger than previously forecasted in MY2016/17 and MY2017/18 due to attractive returns compared to corn.