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.
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