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Thailand will export rice to Malaysia following information that the neighboring country's rice stock for consumption will only be sufficient for the coming five days.
Government Spokesman Pol.Lt.Gen.Wichienchote Sukchotirat (ÇÔàªÕÂÃâªµÔ Êء⪵ÔÃѵ¹ì) reports that Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has discussed the situation with Malaysia’s Agriculture Minister during the ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting earlier today. Malaysia has requested to buy 500,000 tonnes of rice from Thailand due to the country’s shortage of rice for consumption.
The premier has invited Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Mingkwan Saengsuwan (ÁÔ觢ÇÑ áʧÊØÇÃóì) to join the meeting between him and the Malaysian minister. The premier has ensured Malaysia that Thailand will deliver 100,000 tonnes of rice to Malaysia within these 2-3 days.
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Reporter : RTI-Reporter05
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