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Mid · 28-03-2008, 05:20 PM

Queen voices concern about rice problems
BREAKING NEWS

(BangkokPost.com) - Her Majesty the Queen is concerned about living conditions of the farmers after rice are reportedly stolen in many areas while there is a shortage of water.

According to Sing Buri governor Prapas Boonyindee, Her Majesty told her lady-in-waiting that she is worried about the farmers and would like provincial governors to look after them closely.

Prasert Kosalwit, director-general of the Rice Department, said Thursday the country could face a shortage of rice after skyrocketing prices have encouraged traders to substantially increase their export volumes.

In Ayutthaya, meanwhile, about 10,000 rais of paddy fields have been ravaged by pests, which have been added to farmers' financial problems.

Mr Prapas said there is enough water for off-season ricefields at this period only. He encouraged farmers to plant crops that do not use a lot of water.

bangkokpost.com

See Also : http://teakdoor.com/issues/25595-pri...tial-food.html (Prices for rice, Asia’s essential food, skyrocketing)

John · 28-03-2008, 06:27 PM

Don't eat rice so much anymore. Because of Carrefour here I switched to Baguette. Even see Thais buying it more and more. Perhaps they could plant Baguette?

"He encouraged farmers to plant crops that do not use a lot of water." Can you eat a cactus? Have to try.

panama hat · 28-03-2008, 06:40 PM

Problem: Rice shortage

Solution: Plant less rice

Thailand leads the way

28-03-2008, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 20,850	Thailand : Queen voices concern about rice problems Queen voices concern about rice problems BREAKING NEWS (BangkokPost.com) - Her Majesty the Queen is concerned about living conditions of the farmers after rice are reportedly stolen in many areas while there is a shortage of water. According to Sing Buri governor Prapas Boonyindee, Her Majesty told her lady-in-waiting that she is worried about the farmers and would like provincial governors to look after them closely. Prasert Kosalwit, director-general of the Rice Department, said Thursday the country could face a shortage of rice after skyrocketing prices have encouraged traders to substantially increase their export volumes. In Ayutthaya, meanwhile, about 10,000 rais of paddy fields have been ravaged by pests, which have been added to farmers' financial problems. Mr Prapas said there is enough water for off-season ricefields at this period only. He encouraged farmers to plant crops that do not use a lot of water. bangkokpost.com See Also : http://teakdoor.com/issues/25595-pri...tial-food.html (Prices for rice, Asia’s essential food, skyrocketing) __________________ "Keeping quiet while monks and other peaceful protesters are murdered and jailed is not evidence of constructive engagement." - Arvind Ganesan, Human Rights Watch. "I think...I think it's in my basement. Let me go upstairs and check" - M.C. Escher

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28-03-2008, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
John Kamphaeng Phet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pattaya Posts: 335	Don't eat rice so much anymore. Because of Carrefour here I switched to Baguette. Even see Thais buying it more and more. Perhaps they could plant Baguette? "He encouraged farmers to plant crops that do not use a lot of water." Can you eat a cactus? Have to try.

28-03-2008, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
panama hat Hansum Man! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South of the border now - thank God! Posts: 11,177	Problem: Rice shortage Solution: Plant less rice Thailand leads the way

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