 Flashermac
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28-03-08 10:01 PM - Post#672964
In response to Old Hippie
Financial Times
Bangkok Post
28 Mar 2008
Queen voices concern about rice problems
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.
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