Thai Rice Exports Surge in First 9 Months, Philippines and Malaysia Lead Growth
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister announced that Thai rice exports reached 4.99 million tons, valued at approximately 94.9 billion baht, from January to September this year. Imports from the Philippines and Malaysia saw significant increases, driven by concerns over food security.
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