Economy
Thai Feed Mill Association Clarifies GMO Corn Import MOU
The Thai Feed Mill Association has officially denied that the Thai government signed an agreement to import 1 million tons of GMO corn from the U.S.
On September 15, 2026, the Thai Feed Mill Association issued a formal letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Supachai Suthamphun to address public confusion regarding reports of a government-led GMO corn import deal.
According to Khaosod Online, the association clarified that the viral claims suggesting the Thai government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to import 1 million tons of GMO corn from the United States are inaccurate. Pornsil Patchrintanakul, President of the Thai Feed Mill Association, confirmed that the actual agreement was signed on May 4, 2026, exclusively between the Thai Feed Mill Association and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council.
This clarification is significant for residents and stakeholders as it distinguishes between private sector procurement and state-level policy. The association emphasized that these imports are a private initiative intended to address domestic supply shortages in the animal feed industry.
For those living in or visiting Thailand, this news highlights the ongoing discourse surrounding agricultural imports and food security. While the association has provided clarity on the parties involved, the long-term impact of these private-sector imports on local agricultural markets and consumer food prices remains a subject of public interest. Further details regarding the specific distribution and regulatory oversight of these imports have not been fully detailed by the association at this time.
