Thailand Flood Devastation: GI Mango Orchards Ruined, Farmers Appeal for Low-Interest Loans
Widespread flooding in Thailand has devastated Geographical Indication (GI) certified mango orchards, pushing farmers towards potential bankruptcy. Farmers are urgently appealing to the government for low-interest loan programs to aid in their recovery.
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