Thailand seeks cooperation with India and Vietnam to support falling rice prices


HANOI/BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand is seeking cooperation with India and Vietnam to find ways to tackle falling rice prices, the Thai commerce minister has said amid simmering protests by local farmers calling for more support from the government.

Thailand is in talks with both countries to reduce competition, hoping to create a balance in rice prices in the global market and help farmers have stable income, Pichai Naripthaphan told parliament.

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