
On November 13, 2026, Commerce Minister Supachi Suthammaphan chaired the first 2026 marketing meeting of the National Rice Policy and Administration Committee subcommittee. Farmers and private-sector participants said current rice prices were satisfactory, and the ministry said the discussion would be forwarded to the full committee.
Farmers asked the government to focus next on reducing production costs and raising yield per rai.
Stable, improved Thai paddy prices and government price-support planning reduce the chance of distress selling, keeping export rice offers firm. Buyers should expect Thai rice prices to hold near current levels rather than fall.
After 171 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
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