In a startling twist in the fragrant world of rice trading, Cambodia has been accused of a rather controversial practice: falsely labelling its rice as Thai jasmine rice and shipping it off to China. This revelation has caused a flurry of activity at the Thai Ministry of Commerce, which has reportedly sprung into action as swiftly as you can say “Tom Yum Goong.” On June 27, Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, the ever-diligent director-general of the Department of International Trade Promotion, shared some eyebrow-raising news. Thai nationals living in China reported a curious trend—it seemed that Cambodian rice was brazenly donning Thai flags and sporting marks suspiciously similar to the official Thai jasmine rice certification. Now, if you’re wondering what this certification looks like, picture this: a graceful rice ear elegantly set against a lush green background. This isn’t just any certification; it’s issued by the illustrious Department of Foreign Trade to ensure…
