Since the King ascended to the throne six decades ago, he has worked hard on the stability of rice production as the Kingdom’s staple crop to ensure the happiness of Thai people, according to Dr Surawat Chiarakongman, Bureau of Rice Research and Development.

Several Royal Projects related to rice are important for sustainable development, so five provinces, namely Chiang Mai, Chai Nat, Pathum Thani, Surin, and Prae are holding exhibitions about rice to mark the occasion of the King’s 86th birthday.

In Prae, a rice exhibition is being held at Prae Rice Research Center, Muang District, illustrating the relevancy of the King’s royal speech about rice and is also displaying demonstration projects undertaken by government agencies.