Thailand 2017 rice exports are tipped to reach 11 million tonnes.

Thailand rice exports are likely to hit a record high this year. Thailand 2017 rice exports are tipped to reach 11 million tonnes, the most ever, because of rising demand in rice-importing countries at a time that production in grower countries is falling. Thai 5% broken grade white rice to US$462 (15,684 baht) a tonne, up from last month $416 a tonne.