Thailand still expects rice exports at 8 million metric tons this year, helped by increased global demand and a weak baht, a government official said on Wednesday.
In January-September, rice shipments were at 6.08 million metric tons, up 12% year-on-year, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said in a statement. (Reporting by Panarat Thepgumpanat; Writing by Orathai Sriring; Editing by Martin Petty)
