The rice industry at risk: The costs of a possible GE contamination of Thai rice

This report highlights the possible economic impacts in Thailand of a contamination of rice by GE events. First an overview of the rice industry is detailed including production and exports.Next,economic changes occuring as a result of a rice GE event are discussed using the US LL601 rice contamination event and other crop GE contramination events as a guide. Lastly,long term ramifications are discussed.