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Rice export prices remain high due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and an upward pressure on domestic rice prices.

Rice export prices declined 3-5 percent due to a lack of new inquiries.

Rice export prices further increased 1-2 percent as exporters had to cover their exchange rate risk from the strengthening of the Thai baht.

Germany’s lockdown measures brought public life to a near standstill. Even if life slowly goes back to normal, tasting rooms and bars have only recently opened in most German federal states.

COVID19 impact/mitigation update: On June 10, 2020, Germany announced follow-up rules that will allow for easier entry of seasonal agricultural workers into Germany.

Rice export prices further increased 2 percent as exporters continued to fulfill large contracted shipments. The Thai government participated in the Philippines’ tender on June 8.

On May 28, 2020, several hundred farmers protested in multiple German cities in response to the Minister of the Environment’s presentation of the “State of Nature in Germany “ report...

Rice export prices further increased 1 percent as exporters continue to fulfill large contracted shipments.

This report updates details of Thailand’s pesticide residues monitoring measures on fresh produce by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as of June 1, 2020.

The report provides an overview for the fast growing online food delivery market in Thailand.

MY2020/21 rice and corn production is expected to fully recover from MY2019/20 due to favorable weather conditions.

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) extended the public comment period on the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH)’s draft Notification Re: Food Containing Pesticide Residues...