May 14, 2024
Thai Government Plans to Auction Decade-Old Rice Stockpile
The Thai government plans to auction off decade-old rice from the controversial rice-pledging scheme initiated during the former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration. The Commerce Minister emphasized the intention to replenish state coffers and dismissed concerns over the rice's safety. However, concerns have risen over potential aflatoxin and chemical contamination, prompting calls for thorough investigation by consumer safety watchdogs.