"Beneath Bangkok's tropical sun, endless golden rice fields ripple like liquid silk - each grain embodying Thailand's agricultural heritage and diplomatic prowess. The kingdom's legendary Hom Mali rice transcends its role as mere sustenance; it represents centuries of cultivation mastery and serves as a cultural ambassador."
In an exclusive discussion with Ms. Arada FuangTong, Director-General of Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade, we uncover the strategic thinking powering Thailand's rice sector. From the fertile Chao Phraya basin to Chinese dinner tables in the Greater Bay Area, Thai rice travels not just as a commodity but as an edible emblem of reliability, excellence, and lasting friendship.
Arada explains how China's 77% demand increase reflects deeper connections beyond commerce - shared commitments to food security, sustainable practices, and the profound cultural ties expressed in the 'Sino-Thai kinship' ideal. As global food security concerns grow, Thailand's rice trade is cultivating a new era of regional collaboration - one fragrant harvest at a time.
Special thanks to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Hong Kong and Ms. Connie Leung, Special Correspondent of DotDotNews, for their special support and assistance during the Thailand Rice Convention.
(Video Shooting: Felicia Li; Video Editing: Jack Wang; Editor: Felicia Li)
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