Thailand Eyes Sugarcane Price Above 1,000 Baht/Ton Amid Global Sugar Surge
Amid a surge in global sugar prices, Thailand is targeting a minimum sugarcane price exceeding 1,000 Baht per ton for the 2026/27 season. The government proposes a 7 billion Baht central budget allocation to support farmers in harvesting fresh sugarcane.
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