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FAS/Bangkok (Post) revised MY2021/22 rice production down slightly to 20.8 million metric tons due to flood damage in the northeastern regions. Post expects Thai rice exports to increase to 5.8 million metric tons in 2021. Post forecasts MY2021/22...

MY2021/22 cotton import demand is expected to increase 9 percent, well below average annual import demand prior to the COVID-19 pandemic due to slow economic recovery. MY2020/21 cotton imports further declined 15 percent from MY2019/20. Imports of U...

This report includes updates in Section I Food Laws: 1.3.1 Pre-marketing Control; Section II Labeling Requirements: 2.9 Novel Food Labeling; Section VI Other Requirements Regulations and Registration Measures: 6.1 Testing Requirements for Alcohol...

Rice export prices decreased 1-2 percent due mainly to the weakening of the Thai baht against the U.S. dollar.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has yet to send the draft Biodiversity Law, which includes biosafety regulations covering research, field trial, and commercialization for genetically engineered plant, animal, and microorganisms, to the Cabinet for approval.

Rice export prices of most grades of rice increased 1-2 percent.

Post forecasts MY2021/22 rice production to increase to 21 million metric tons despite flooding. Posts expects Thai rice exports to increase to 5.8 million metric tons in 2021.

Rice export prices of most grades of rice decreased 1-2 percent following domestic rice prices.

FY2021 agricultural exports reach record levels.

Rice export prices of all grades of rice decreased 2 percent.

Rice export prices of all grades of rice remained unchanged as the strengthening Thai baht was offset by reduced domestic rice prices.

Rice export prices increased from last week as the Thai baht strengthened against the U.S. dollar