Thai rice considered a 'cash crop' - 04 May 08

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 12 years ago
Thailand's rice prices have nearly tripled since January - from about $380 a tonne, to more than $1,000
 
Despite international opposition, Thailand wants to create an Opec-style cartel to control prices and keep them high.
 
As Selina Downes explains - rice is Thailand's new cash crop.

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