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Rice export prices declined 2-4 percent due to the lack of new inquiries.

Rice export prices remain unchanged at high levels.

Export prices for most grades of rice further increased 1 percent, except for parboiled rice prices, which declined 1 percent due to a lack of new inquiries.

Rice export prices increased 2 percent due to concerns about the strength of the Thai baht.

The import tariffs and quotas for some Australian and New Zealand dairy products (including whole milk powder, whey, cheese, and anhydrous milk) were removed on January 1, 2021.

Social media marketing has become an indispensable part of business strategy in the food industry.

MY2020/21 off-season rice planting area was well above last year, but production is unlikely to recover due to limited water supplies.

MY2019/20 cotton imports are expected to decrease in line with decreased yarn production.

MY2019/20 rice production is revised down further due to ineffective control of the outbreaks of blast disease on the main rice crop and limited water supplies for off-season rice plantings.

Rice export prices declined approximately 1 percent due mainly to the weakening of the Thai baht.

Export prices for most grades of rice remain unchanged, except for fragrant rice, which declined approximately 3 to 4 percent.

The new 20-year AEDP (2018 – 2037), which was approved by the Cabinet on April 30, 2019, is likely to lower the biofuel consumption target.