Vichai Sriprasert,honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, says further weakness in the U.S.dollar and concerns over drought in India add to pressure on prices.

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And that reality, according to a survey by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is continued weakness in Europe and the United States economies.

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