About 150 farmers filed a complaint with police in Bangkok on Wednesday, seeking help in getting 42 million baht they say is still owed them for rice they delivered to a local mill early last year..
Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat Pankaeo, deputy commissioner of the at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), met with the farmers, who are from Suphan Buri province and nearby,
The farmers said they had delivered paddy rice to the mill in early 2025, but had yet to receive any payment for their crops. They were owed at least 42 million baht in total.(continues below)
One of the famers, who gave her name as Kannika, said the mill had offered to pay 7,000 to 8,000 baht per tonne above the market rate, attracting growers from several districts, including Si Prachan, Muang, Sam Chuk, Song Phi Nong, Don Chedi and Bang Pla Ma, as well as adjoining provinces.
Since delivering their grain in March 2025, the farmers had not received any payment, but still had to pay their mounting debts, which included payment for fertiliser and farm chemicals, daily living expenses and their children’s education, Ms Kannika said.
‘While we are facing severe financial hardship, the mill owner continues to live a luxury lifestyle, travelling comfortably. The contrast could not be more stark,’ she said. (continues below)
Another representative said the famers had previously filed a complaint at Muang Suphan Buri police station and the case had been forwarded to prosecutors. Since then, there had been no tangible progress. They therefore decided to take their case to the CIB.
Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat acknowledged the complaint and said it would be reported to CIB commissioner Nattasak Chawanasai. Officers from the consumer protection division would conduct a thorough investigation.
If evidence of public fraud or a related offence were found strict legal action would follow, to provide relief for the affected farmers.