Loei Sugarcane Farmers Demand Unpaid Government Subsidies

According to a report by Matichon Online, sugarcane farmers in Loei province have expressed significant frustration over the government's failure to pay subsidies for fresh sugarcane harvesting, which have been outstanding for nearly a year. Farmers claim they feel misled by authorities, as the promised financial support has not materialized despite the passage of time. The financial burden on these agricultural workers has become increasingly difficult to manage, leading to concerns that they may be forced to return to the practice of burning sugarcane fields to reduce harvesting costs. For residents and those traveling through agricultural regions, this situation highlights potential economic instability in the farming sector. While the burning of fields is often discouraged due to environmental and air quality concerns, the farmers suggest that without the promised government intervention, they lack the capital to maintain more sustainable harvesting methods. It remains to be confirmed how the government will respond to these demands and whether any immediate measures will be taken to settle the outstanding payments to prevent further environmental impact from field burning.