Thai rice exports to reach 7.5 million tons target this year, official says

BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports will reach a target of 7.5 million metric tons this year as Thai rice is still in demand, a commerce ministry official said on Friday.

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But tensions in the Middle East are a concern as Thailand exports a lot of rice to Iraq, Arada Fuangtong, head of the foreign trade department, told a press conference.