News Forum - Sugar cane farmers dispute government’s 2 baht price hike

[Thaiger]

Sugar cane farmers in Thailand are seeking clarification from the industry and commerce ministries regarding the Cabinet’s decision to allow a mere 2-baht increase per kilogramme in ex-factory sugar prices. The decision has been deemed unfair by sugar manufacturers as it falls short of the four-baht price hike requested by the Cane and Sugar Board. … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

Since the diabetics cases are on the rise in Thailand, a major way to cut is to reduce the daily intake of sugar. The indirect way is to increase the sugar price further there by reducing the intake of sugar related food. The increase in sugar price will cause some rippel effect initially, but eventually it will comes to a balance state depending on supply and demand in everything....including food and drinks. 

[HiuMak]

19 hours ago, Ramanathan.P said:

Since the diabetics cases are on the rise in Thailand, a major way to cut is to reduce the daily intake of sugar. The indirect way is to increase the sugar price further there by reducing the intake of sugar related food. The increase in sugar price will cause some rippel effect initially, but eventually it will comes to a balance state depending on supply and demand in everything....including food and drinks. 

Thai food and beverage have high sugar content

[Ramanathan.P]

1 hour ago, HiuMak said:

Thai food and beverage have high sugar content

Yes, and increasing the price of sugar will subsequently increase the price of those food and beverages there by reducing its consumption. Which is a good sign to control sugar intake by people.