Bangkok, Sugar cane farmers prepare to invade commerce tomorrow, urging "Bhoomtham" to reconsider sugar as a controlled product. Threatening to close sugar factories across the country Meanwhile, the Industry Minister sympathizes with sugarcane farmers facing higher costs. But it is government policy to take care of the prices of products for the people.
Mr. Naratip Anansuk, head of the office of the Sugarcane Farmers Federation of Thailand, revealed that at present the Sugarcane Farmers Federation and sugarcane farmer leaders throughout the country Currently discussing a proposal to the Ministry of Commerce to review the decision to bring sugar back as a controlled product. He will meet with Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce. To clarify the need to increase the price of sugar. As announced by the Cane and Sugar Board (IEAT) from the problems faced by sugar cane farmers.
Mr. Narathip said that bringing sugar back is a controlled product. It is an administration that goes back in time. Going back to the old way will reduce farmers' income. Contrary to production costs Whether it's about the war or the economic situation, even though the price of sugar in the world market has increased. If the government returns to controlling sugar prices Finally, it will make this industry Especially sugarcane farmers, they cannot continue and if the government will support or compensate them. It requires a very high amount of money. Because I have to help every year. This is because in 10 years of farming there will be a great profit, if not 2-3 years. Otherwise, prices will fall. Therefore, modern economic management should allow products to follow market mechanisms. If it is brought back as a controlled product, it will return to the original cycle. that used to be in the past This may be tiring for both sides, both the country's administrators and the farmers.
However, even though the price of sugar at the factory has increased to 4 baht, the retail price of sugar in the country is still lower than in other countries. At this time, the overall picture of sugarcane farmer leaders still confirms that the price of sugar at the factory has increased by 4 baht. As for whether there may be a stepwise increase or not, that remains. Currently under discussion But mainly I want it to be in accordance with the cane and sugar laws. The mechanism for determining sugarcane prices will be announced in the country. Must pass calculation of production factors and prices in the world market by those involved
“Confirming that the price of sugar at the factory must be increased by 4 baht, but if the Ministry of Commerce and the government still do not review it as sugarcane farmers propose. or insist on not increasing the price of sugar Sugar cane farmers are ready to move to close sugar factories across the country. In order to not be able to move sugar out of the factory, the deadline is within next week,” Mr. Narathip said.
Ms. Pimpattra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, said that after the Ministry of Commerce resolved not to increase the price of sugar by 4 baht per kilogram, The Ministry of Industry will return to measures to help sugarcane farmers because the Cabinet has agreed to make sugar a controlled product. According to the resolution of the meeting of the Central Committee on Prices of Goods and Services (CPF), the Ministry sympathizes with sugarcane farmers facing higher costs. Ministry of Commerce recognizes it as a controlled product It is not a betrayal of the Ministry of Industry. But it is the policy of the government to help take care of the prices of products for the people.
Source: Thai News Agency