Thailand's rice exports are seen at 7 million tonnes this year, a decline of 15% from 8.3 million in 2025, with efforts focused on boosting shipments to Malaysia and the Philippines where demand is still growing, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

Thailand's rice exports are seen at 7 million tonnes this year, a decline of 15% from 8.3 million in 2025, with efforts focused on boosting shipments to Malaysia and the…

The El Niño phenomenon is expected to help Thailand achieve its rice export goal of 7 million tonnes this year, according to a shipper.