May 8, 2024
Thai Consumers Council Demands Rigorous Checks on 15,000 Tonnes of Stored Rice
The Thailand Consumers Council is calling for quality and safety checks on 15,000 tonnes of jasmine rice stockpiled since 2014. Concerns about potential chemical contamination and fungal infestation have been raised by experts. Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has insisted on the rice's safety but critics suspect political motives behind the rush to sell the rice.