Democrat MP Korn Presses PM Anutin on Farmer Relief
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Democrat Party list MP and deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij posted a measured Facebook reply after Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to Korn's earlier criticism that cutting excise tax on B20 and E20 biodiesel misses the mark because few farmers use those fuels. Anutin had remarked that he could never truly understand farmers' struggles because he never lived in the countryside or worked the land, only doing a bit of farming in the past to build a profile for selling packaged rice, not as a real farmer who battles the elements where every baht counts.
Korn first thanked the prime minister for following his work, noting that he and his team have been assisting farmers since 2013 up to the present day. Over those 13 years, he said, he has learned deeply from villagers about rice farming and the lives of Isan people. He acknowledged he is a city person who never endured the same hardships as farmers who toil under sun and rain, but insisted that background should not limit efforts to improve farmers' livelihoods.
Korn expressed hope now that the prime minister recognizes farmers' difficulties. He asked how the premier, with the powers of his office, will actually help them, adding that any genuine assistance would naturally be within the prime minister's capacity. "Since the prime minister has kindly promoted my 'Khao Im' (Full Rice) project, I'll take the chance to advertise: anyone interested in premium organic Hom Mali rice from Thai farmers can inquire at the 'Khao Im' page," Korn wrote.
The 'Khao Im – Strong Agriculture' page also shared Korn's post, adding confirmation from Ban Nong Hin villagers that local tractors and harvesters run on B7 diesel; no one dares use B20 for fear of engine damage. With the harvest season approaching and fuel prices recently rising, contracting costs for harvesters have jumped, adding another heavy cost burden for farmers. The page also promoted organic brown Hom Mali rice from Ban Nong Hin, grown by actual farmers, as a healthy New Year gift option for shops and companies.
