Phimai Farmers Dry Rice on Roads Amid Shortage, Theft Fears
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The rice harvest season has begun in Phimai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, but many farmers face a shortage of drying space. They are forced to spread their rice on public village roads, creating conflicts with motorists. Some farmers even sleep beside their crops to guard against thieves.
On November 1, 2026, reporters noted that many districts in Nakhon Ratchasima are entering harvest season, especially in Phimai. Farmers have finished harvesting but now confront a follow-up problem: no place to dry their grain. The area previously used for drying has been turned into a sports field, leaving farmers no choice but to use village entrance roads. This sometimes causes disputes between farmers and road users.
Beyond the road-drying issue, farmers also face the perennial problem of rice theft while crops dry in public spaces for the two to three days needed before sale. Farmers have adopted various coping strategies: drying in batches and re-drying, using temple grounds with permission, or simply sleeping next to their rice to protect it.
