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Thai Farmers Brace for Rising Harvest Costs Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
Thai farmers are facing a crisis as soaring fuel prices push combine harvester rental costs to 1,000 baht per rai. This increase in harvest expenses raises concerns about potential losses if rice prices fall.
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- Thai Farmers Struggle as Fuel Prices Hike Harvesting Costs
In Kalasin province, Thailand, soaring fuel prices have driven up rice combine harvester rental costs to 1,000 baht per rai, significantly burdening farmers. This increase, coupled with rising production expenses, threatens to further diminish farmer profitability.