Thai Official Says 10 Baht Coconut Price Still Unsatisfactory, Calls for Systemic Reform

A Thai government official addressed ongoing concerns over coconut prices, acknowledging that even at 10 baht per coconut, farmers remain dissatisfied as higher prices are achievable. The official stated willingness to listen to all stakeholders while noting that prices fluctuate based on product quality and quantity. The official characterized the issue as a long-standing structural problem that cannot be resolved in a single day, emphasizing the need for comprehensive system-wide reforms to address the underlying challenges in the coconut market.