Hong Kong, Thailand is delighted that Hong Kong is interested in Thai jasmine rice. This year, it aims to import at least 180,000 tons of rice, with the opportunity to increase in the future. Believing in good Thai fragrant rice, we ask that Thailand maintain its level even further. Ready to study and see how to collect rice from Hong Kong to apply in Thailand. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, made the disclosure after meeting with the Hong Kong Rice Merchants Association, Mr. Zhang Yi, Chairman of Rice Warehouse (China Merchants Godown, Wharf and Transportation - GMGWT) and Mr. Kenneth Chan, President of the Rice Traders Association. Trade Hong Kong rice at China Merchants Godown Hong Kong in order to build confidence in quality and confidence with Hong Kong trading partners that Thailand definitely has a quantity of high quality rice exported to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is currently Thailand's third largest export market for jasmine rice, after the United States and C hina. In 2023, Hong Kong imported 257,200 tons of rice from around the world, of which 148,500 tons were imported from Thailand, 57.7 percent, Vietnam 60,100 tons, 23.4 percent, and China 21,200 tons, 8.2 percent, which after discussion Hong Kong Rice Traders Association Insist on importing rice from Thailand in larger quantities. With supporting factors from the trend of continued good economic growth. This year, they aim to import a total of 180,000 tons of rice because they believe in the quality and standards of Thai rice. In addition, they discussed and exchanged opinions on Hong Kong's high standard warehouse management system before bringing it back to be applied to Thai agencies. and also learned from Hong Kong rice importers that Even though Thai rice has a higher price than its competitors, the quality and uniqueness of Thai rice are unmatched by any other country. In addition, Hong Kong people now place importance on choosing to consume good quality rice. And there are benefits such as brown rice, organic rice or even riceberry rice. Therefore, we are confident that Thailand will maintain the quality and continuously develop the standards of Thai rice. At the same time, had the opportunity to visit the jasmine rice storage facility in Hong Kong. and was very impressed with the management of this Hong Kong rice warehouse. Hong Kong has limited space and high humidity. But it was found that the warehouse building has a design that is conducive to maintaining the quality of Thai rice. Including building a vertical building to reduce space use and controlling the temperature at 17-18 degrees to keep Thai rice, especially jasmine rice, fresh at all times. Currently, there are 238 people registered as importers and rice storage operators in Hong Kong, and 142 locations registered for rice storage. Source: Thai News Agency