The failure of the last government to pay farmers under the rice-pledging scheme that landed Thailand's already poor agriculturists in serious debt led not just to a public outcry but also prompted concerned citizens to help farmers in their own way.
The assistance comes not through handouts, nor through collections among anti-government protesters, but in a much more sustainable way - non-profit activities that offer people a chance to buy rice directly from the farmers.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Putting-rice-on-our-tables-30237465.html
Det var ju ett bra sätt att få pengarna i rätt händer i alla fall. Att riset sen blir billigare för kunden (antar jag) är väl bara bra. En win-win lösning.

