Buriram Rubber Farmers Rejoice as Prices Soar to 10-Year High
Buriram province in Thailand is experiencing a boom as rubber prices have surpassed 40 baht per kilogram, a 10-year high. This surge in prices has nearly doubled the income for rubber farmers, bringing widespread joy.
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