Surin, Exporters are satisfied after "Phoomtham" invites them to taste rice that is 10 years old and still fragrant and soft and edible. Ready to go to auction at the end of May. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Gave an interview to reporters after visiting the area to inspect rice stocks in the government stock. According to the pledge project at Poonphon Trading Co., Ltd., Building 4, Chaliang Subdistrict, Mueang Surin District, Surin Province, by bringing rice samples stored in the Kittichai Warehouse, Building 2, Prasat District, Surin Province, to cook in both warehouses. and eat with the media and those involved Mr. Phumtham said that today he has proven to put to rest any doubts whether 10-year-old rice can still cook, smell, and have good quality or not together with all the media. which received news from Kittichai Warehouse There were 112,711 sacks of rice and at the Phunphon warehouse 32,879 sacks, totaling approximately 150,000 sacks, to be cooked and eat en with rice. Stir-fried chicken with basil and omelette If your doubts are gone by this May. He will open the public auction to everyone who is eligible to participate in the auction project. It is expected that the median price will be 18 baht/kg. The auction price will depend on the process. This will prevent rice from being abandoned. It is expected that bidders ranked 1-5 will be ranked and strict measures will be taken. If after bidding they cannot be taken, there will be an adjustment and promotion to another rank. By having the relevant committee clearly propose that these 2 warehouses of rice are the last 2 warehouses of rice in the rice pledging project since 2013/14, a total of 10 years that entered the rice pledging project during that time. If you look at the physical aspect of rice grains, they still have germs. Still looks beautiful, beautiful The color may be more yellow, which is the nature of 10-year-old rice. We are coming to clear the money for the government and expect to receive about 2 00-400 million baht back without deducting expenses. which must be paid back to the state for rent and other expenses Last time, someone said that it wasn't true and that it was a staged event. In fact, rice that is 5 years old has already rotted. Rice that has been 5 years old or 2 years old can rot if it isn't stored well. But as you can see there is strict entry and exit, there is no water leak that damages the rice. There is fumigation at Kittichai Romya warehouse every 2 months. At Poonphon warehouse, there is fumigation every month. It complies with the standards set in the rice pledging project. There are surveyors registered with the Department of Foreign Trade that have received standards for transparency and clarity to ensure fairness to all parties. Clean up the rice pledging project in the last two warehouses to end all doubts, ending the justice process at various stages. Then Mr. Phumtham Reporters and all participants were allowed to taste rice with stir-fried basil and omelet. Many members o f the media also attended the tasting. Many people say that it is still sweet and edible. Mr. Phumtham said: The fragrance may be a little weak but the softness is fine. In addition, rice exporters who participated in the tasting agreed that The quality and taste are still good and there are no insect bites. If it is further polished, it is believed that the export market will accept it. Source: Thai News Agency
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