
Thailand’s BAAC board approved six farmer-support programs, including direct assistance for rice growers, loans to delay rice sales, and credit for collecting rice and corn. The programs are intended to provide liquidity, lower production costs and help stabilize prices for key crops.
Subsidies and loans that delay sales may temper immediate crop selling and support prices, while aggregation credit can improve access to market. The measures could affect the timing and availability of Thai rice and corn supplies.
After 168 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
After 318 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and -0.2% over 20.
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