Thailand to unveil 30 rice varieties in 2024

Thailand exported 4 million tonnes of rice during the first six months of this year, which is a 20% increase compared to the same period last year.

Thailand is working to enhance its export competitiveness, accelerating the development of new rice varieties to meet market demand and vowing to introduce 30 new rice varieties next year.

Speaking after the second "new rice variety contest for commerce", Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said one Thai weakness is a lack of diversity in products offered on the global rice market, prompting the country to expedite the development of new rice varieties to compete with rivals.