Government Guaranteed Cassava Price

This is a simple guide on how to get the government guaranteed cassava price;

It generally lasts from Jannuary till the end of April every year .

At the “Amphur” ( Office ) where you land is located, send your Thai partner & ask for the “ Kasset “

(Improvised spelling, a Thai speaker will know what that is, basically farmers assistance. ) there you sign-up for the government price.

If accepted, they will give some papers and direct you to the mill that has the government contract in that area.

( please note , this year if not already registered, it’s too late )

Next stop is the local branch of BAAC ( agriculture bank). Open an account, you will need it at the mill.

http://www.baac.or.th/baac_en/

Now, you should contact the mill and ask if an appointment is needed.

If yes, you will get a time period to deliver your crop based on expected tonnage.

If not, you just load the crop and send it to the mill.

After delivery you get a receipt showing weight & price per kilo or ton or total .

The money will be available to the account opened in BAAC after some 30/60 days, these days even longer!

Please note, cassava price is always based on starch %, the wetter, the less starch.

30% or more for the top price !

The program is country wide but implemented at local Amphurs with various levels of competence.

Your experience may not always be pleasant, especially now with such a big difference between the government price & open market.

Good Luck