How Rice is Grown in Thailand: From Paddy to Table

[@PailinsKitchen]

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[@stadi4594]

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[@lonelyplanet79]

I live in The Netherlands and I work in the rice industry. We import rice from India, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Paraguay, Suriname etc., and this rice process is extremely accurate! I experienced it in Indonesia, Thailand and in The Philippines. Thanks for this, Pailin!

[@mahmoudabdulmaksoud7075]

لعن الله بلادكم التى تجرم الصناعه

[@yanglu9555]

Pai, thank you for doing this vlog, it meant a lot to me since my family are rice plantation farmers and owners. I can vividly remember when I was young I used to help load bags after bags of rice on our big tractor trailers, tagged, and ready for export. However, the new generation and some people may not know the hardship that our ancestors have to overcome. As you found out by wearing boots in the rice patties are no match for the muddy waters. People who eat at a buffet and waste every grain of rice don't know the hardship that rice farmers have to overcome. Rice farmers depend largely on the weather (hot or cold, typhoons or drought), season, and if they are able to have enough of water source for the season before it's harvest. The obstacles and challenges that rice farmers have to face are paramount to those who can only put rice on their plate. One time there was a drought that hit all the farmers where we was not able to obtain water for growing rice for 3 months, where we was unable to grow any rice for our first harvest, but than it comes the rain. However, this rain was unusually warm and my grandparents decided to go ahead and plant the young rice anyways. So the young rice grew, we harvest it, dry it in the sun, than put the rice in the mill to process for its removal of yellow husks, and it's process, than bagged. After everything is done and loaded on the truck my grandfather came home from his regular job and to check on the rice before the truck ship it out. Well he was happy of the job we done, but than he ask "what is that smell and where is it coming from?" We all cannot find where it's coming from since we've been working in the plant and our nose done ran away from us with the smell of rice. My grandpa checked everywhere and the last thing that he look into was the husk hopper and needless to say we was not thrilled what he found and told us to do next. He found a flattened mouse in the hopper it is where we lost another 15,000+ lbs or rice that season. So I guess my family can relate to other rice farmers who knows and care a grain of rice is a grain close to reality.

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Argh! :)

[@dohn121]

And to be fair, just as much hard work and attention to detail was put forth by you Pai when creating this mini documentary. I'm sure that it was quite an undertaking. Thank you for sharing this with all of us and thank you for your efforts! I had fun on your field trip!

[@PailinsKitchen]

Thank you!

[@elsazamparelli1947]

I follow your cooking videos religiously, and busy cooking the recipes. These back ground documentaries are wonderful, and does make you appreciate each bite of rice or noodle. I was in the film industry for 40 plus years , so I know how hard you work to create all these videos. You are appreciated!

[@kuyaleinad4195]

Great Documentary! My Grandfather owns a of Rice farm in my country and I've only ever seen the drying and milling process since we get our rice straight from the farm :P For those who's wondering, the drying process is when unmilled rice is basically layed in the cement floor to be sundried. We then use brushes and shovels to collect them since there's a lot! Then the rice is sent to a mill where the hull is removed and the rice is polished :)

[@cesarbattistini]

That Is incredible I will never complain about the price again.

[@vinitasandeepkumar4353]

This is really a good learning experience for all of us! Thank you Pai!

[@katiestegman8083]

I am completely blown away at how much work goes into getting a bag of rice on the shelf. Thanks for your hard work on this and for reminding us not to take our food for granted!

[@stpatrickschoir]

Wow! I really enjoyed this and have a new-found appreciation and respect for rice "makers" and rice itself! This was amazing! Thank you!

[@jameshue55]

Yes, i salute these farmers..Here i also want to register my respect to those farmers who sacrifice their crop in order to save the 13 soccer boys recently in Chiang Rai.

[@ailawil89]

Wow. This was eye opening.

[@jessicajrollo]

Rice is the lifeblood of many southeast Asian countries. I remember growing up in the Philippines and seeing rice farmers working in the fields on my way to and from school every day. The huge rice paddies were actually cut into the mountains- so beautiful! I'm sure times have changed over the years, but they hand planted and used water Buffalo back then.

[@TheSprinkleCupcake]

I loved watching this! It really makes you appreciate your food. If you ever get the opportunity you should definitely make another video like this about fish sauce!

[@philtang1942]

Your documentary presentation skills are fantastic...so natural in front of the camera, well done. :)

[@maryleialoha2843]

Thank you for taking us with you on this wonderful and educational journey! I have an even more heightened appreciation for rice. I too will never again lose a single grain of rice when I clean it! Maika'i Pai!

[@Laurienart]

Thanks for making this documentary! I had no idea how much work went into rice, it was really cool to see all the steps! I vote that you keep making these mini-documentaries, they're beautifully made (great camera work omg, so pleasant to watch) and really informative!

[@franciscopartida4167]

can't believe how cheap rice is after watching this. sounds like a ton of work for just one pound.

[@doughtymqan]

Francisco Partida wanna get a philosophical view of the amount of work life requires read the essay “I pencil “ by Leonard Reed. It’s an eye opener.

[@bbthao]

Cheap? Where do you get cheap rice because a 40lbs (or is it 50 lbs?) bag costs anywhere between $39.99-49.99.

[@henrydickerson9776]

Right around $1/lb. is pretty cheap.

[@ntsegmuag3144]

Grown in US rice, white long grain rice, is cheap. Thai HOM Mali jasmine rice is not cheap. There is no comparison and if you say all rice taste the same, then try giving American rice to any country whose main grain is rice. They would throw it away. No joke

[@MidnightLadyCrow]

@@ntsegmuag3144 American rice has plastic in it I heard. That could just be conspiracy but eh.

[@henrydickerson9776]

I know this was posted almost two years ago, but I just watched this and your channel for the first time. It's one of the coolest things I've ever watched.

[@carrothuy]

Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us! Growing up in Vietnam, I was taught to eat every single grain of rice in my bowl because it takes so much hard work to prepare them. I'm glad to see how technology has helped transform the principle sustenance of many southeast Asian countries into a major industry.

[@vijayabyrraju2276]

thank you so much for joining me with you on this wonderful journey of rice paddy trip 😍😍

[@pv2803]

Pai, I can't express how much I love your channel! I especially love all the episodes where you take us with you on your trips toThailand. Thank you :)

[@makebistro]

Thanks Pai - this was super fascinating.

[@gilwong1968]

Well done!!! I could never of imagined the enormous scale of operation it takes to produce the final product. I will never look at a bowl of rice the same again

[@mbrez4271]

The corpus of contributions tp popularizing Thai cuisine made by this woman is staggering! Well Done my dear!!

[@narisa1545]

wow..really fascinating...i've been eating rice my whole life and it never occured to me that it takes such a long working process until I can finally eat it 😱 thank you so much for sharing the information 😊

[@rauldelcastillo4035]

Man, that was comprehensive Pai! Good job! Your curiosity leads you to that passion you have for good food and selfless sharing! You know what makes Thailand special? The quality of rice they export is the same quality you'll find on anyone's table...rich or poor! Thank you for your passion...its a gift... and your smile! Its as bright as the sun! Cheers!

[@dancewithethan]

I do like the modernization of how rice grow, sorts and export. However, speaking from my own family who used to grow rice in Thailand and some of our families still do. Most of rice farming in Thailand, I believe still being done by hands. Perhaps you should do the second episode on how the actual real Thai's farmers are growing their rice.

[@Queenread82]

This is wonderful thank you! I’ve gone down a rabbit hole on your channel - so many interesting videos and yummy recipes. It all started with an online search for a recipe for Pad Prik King - tonight’s dinner!

[@sleepcenterbeds]

pai - this is the best and most heart warming presentation you have done - i m never going to throw old rice out ever again

[@LindasFavorites]

Omg!!! I loved this!!! I love rice and I'm such a sentimental person that I'll appreciate every grain forever!!! I'm soooo sharing this!

[@FilbieTron]

What an amazing thing Here Chai did to share all his knowledge and leverage all the success he enjoyed. I would love to go there someday.

[@Fedron987]

Thanks Pailin for taking us with you to the wonderful Journey of rice. I now really appreciate each an every grain of rice.

[@ParanaSlim52]

Wow Pai that was one of your most interesting videos. I have fond memories of working on a rice farm in my younger days. I have never seen this side of the rice business before so it was particularly interesting for me. I usually tell people that working in the rice fields was the best job I ever had but also the worst paying. It was hard work but at the end of every day you could look behind you and see exactly how much you had accomplished which I found very satisfying. We usually ate rice at least once a day and my vehicles always had an "Eat More Rice" bumper sticker. It's rather sad to pass the old rice farm now as it is covered by a very large shopping mall now. I suggest that if you ever get the chance to visit a modern rice farm (perhaps not the correct term) that you do so to see the level of precision that is used to to prepare the fields, cut the levees, and control the water. I think you'd find it as fascinating as your Thailand rice lesson! Thanks again, Will

[@elinkay4661]

I remember my grandma always said to me to finish my meal down to the last grain of rice, cause if the rice farmers see the leftover rice in the trash bin, they will cry. Since her parents used to be farmers, I think her parents must have told her how much hardships farmers had to endure for very little gain. Seeing this documentary made me realize that she actually had a valid point.

[@mooncake5016]

Thank you so much for such documentary about growing rice. Many young folks have no idea how hard to grow rice. Yes farmers get used to it but they go out in the sun doing the quiet work. Yes, thanks for the reminder....."never throw a grain of rice and waste any foods."

[@ireniic]

that's absolutely amazing. thank you so much for putting all that hard into showing the hard work that goes into something I eat every single day. really eye opening and just cool to watch! loved this video!

[@davidwatherton]

Great documentary. First time seeing how rice is processed. Very impressive. Love your show. Sumotha from Deer Park, WA

[@jacksnedden8161]

Your energy and joyful way of teaching is infectious and captivating!! By far my favorite chef!!! Thanks for the great videos😊

[@FineArtofCooking]

Thank goodness for the modern technology. Pai, you are a great story presenter.

[@JeromeJumper]

Thank you for the look inside the rice production process. This was a very good video and I appreciate your work into sharing this with us.

[@iandawton6586]

I love you "out and about" mini-tours. Super informative and so funny in places. I've got to admit that there was a part of me praying that you fell over in all that mud !!! 😂😂😂😂🇹🇭

[@tmnprlsaicntr]

I feel like crying. This was definitely an eye opener.

[@lindajnichols1455]

Fantastic experience! I will never eat another bowl of rice without remembering all the work that went into that bowl. Thank you Pailin.

[@lart80207]

A terrific documentary on Thai rice production. Thank you for bringing this to us who consume the rice but have not the slightest idea of what goes on between the farm and our grocery store!

[@RandallCheong]

We will cherish every grain of rice. We are so appreciative of the work that goes into the processing of rice.

[@alwayssearching1882]

Having lived in Thailand for 15 years I can appreciate the hard work that goes into the production of Jasmine rice. Great vid Pai!

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Thank you Pai for this video. My grandparents were rice farmers in Korea. They are no longer alive, but this gave me insight into their hard work. Thank you.

[@FilbieTron]

This is amazing!! What a cool experience!

[@booshouse6424]

I grew up with a pot of rice 🍚 on the stove ....no matter what was wonderful pots of soul food was brewing there was allllways a pot of rice...as well as in my own kitchen there is rice cooked daily... the only brand I use is the Jasmine rice by Three Ladies Brand soooo good...I appreciate the hard work that goes into rice and I appreciate you for sharing this experience ❤️❤️❤️

[@jachu1433]

Oh remember the rice paddies in Kanchanaburi. My grandparents own rice fields, it’s sooo cool. I get to see how the water buffaloes work in the paddies. Gran even taught me how to plant the rice with those pointed little fingers to dig a hole first before you plant the rice seedling. 🙏my gran would ask us to eat every single grain of rice on my plate and any droppings I di. Now farming has been modernized.

[@charlesrose1169]

This was Great to watch. I live in the small town of Nadun and have planted rice but only tried it like you

[@apollstar1]

Wow, all the attention they give to the rice to make sure it is pretty much perfect. No wonder I love Jasmine rice so much. I love watching these videos because it really does make you appreciate the rice more and be less wasteful knowing all the hard work that was put into making it the best for you.

[@performingartist]

Excellent! I've lived in Thailand for 7 years now and have never seen most of this process.

[@akesq01]

Wow! I really enjoyed that, particularly the quality control on the rice processing. I did not think there was that much QC done overseas. Very confidence inspiring. Thanks!!!!

[@petagonkyi]

I have been buying Thai Rice for the last couple of years and this video has boosted my confidence especially the QC part.

[@Boogley87]

Wow! This was so informative and fun to watch. I would have never known how much work goes into each bag of rice. Thank you so much for making this!

[@FinalElysion]

I really enjoyed this, I love your fun loving energy in all of your videos and this little documentary was a delight! Please do more!

[@Tiejocky]

Nice informative video for everyone here. I never visited Thailand but as life goes on, much of the rice I ate are imported from Thailand. So a big appreciation for the hard work of the rice farmers there.

[@davidjustdavid3955]

Thankyou for another wonderful video🙏👍🏻 Growing up I was always reminded to not waste any grain 🌾 wether it's was cooking or eating and I pass that message on to my kids because of meaning of these videos🙂

[@le96g]

You look so happy! :) You've been working so hard on your channel to give us great videos. You deserve more subscribers, Pai! :3

[@zacchie]

Great Mini documentary! It's so fascinating to see what's behind the everyday staple of our meals. That we often take granted for.

[@Rdff522]

This is why I feel guilty if I spill one grain of rice.

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Same. I never waste 1 grain.

[@tyl.3913]

This is why we Thai people appreciate farmers and rice goddess who gave us such a blissful life.

[@ClamorDiGilgamesh]

I know this is an old video, but seriously informative and i’m glad I watched. The quality control was quite impressive, makes me feel safer eating my food. Also I spent so long wondering how people could walk around rice paddies with no shoes, now it makes perfect sense why 😂

[@wah554]

I enjoy your show. I from Malaysia , teacher and a rice farmer too . Therefore I know the backbreaking hard work by the rice farmer in Asia. From what I see in your show, the quality of thai rice is higher than in my country.

[@Jumboo364]

Gives me a new appreciation of rice! thank you!

[@benjapeterson6132]

Thank you,Pai, I truly appreciated your efforts to let us know about this, thank you 🙏

[@floraguilar60]

I just watched few of your old videos and you have become very confident and professional... and this mini documentary is amazing...!!!! Love from North Carolina ❤️

[@executive]

great video. It's nice to see Thailand takes their rice so seriously.

[@rmis32]

We take so much for granted. Thanks for heightening our appreciation for this (not-so) simple grain.

[@stonemoney691]

Pailin, great experience I bet. To tell you the truth, I’ve eaten rice pretty much my whole life and didn’t have any ideas how much work was put into it, until one of my trip to the Northern part of the Philippines 🇵🇭 as a missionary and come to realized how it done. It’s hard work. I really appreciate those worker who eventually put time and effort in planting, harvesting, manually pounding and removed skins and stored it away ready to consume. I’ve done when I was there.👍👍

[@nl1318]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this!

[@icecreamer8847]

A wonderfull journey on rice processing processes that you share with us !!! thanks a lot

[@gomezdenise13]

I loveeeeeeeeeee my jasmine rice 🍚 and after this I going to love it even moreeee and that’s why sometimes good quality rice is expensive , more reasons to don’t complain about the price now !!! Thanks 🙏 sooo much for all this type of documentary’s!!!

[@dougchinn2820]

Amazing...my mom did it all by hand when she was young. Including snakes in the patties sometimes. Have a new appreciation for the work that goes into putting rice on the table.

[@raven2466]

Love this documentary! My mom always tells me to never throw away a single grain of rice, never!

[@bbthao]

I've done almost the whole rice farming before because my Mom used to help family farm and harvest their little rice patch. Didn't do the planting or cutting to harvest, but did do the "banging the rice plant on the floor to release the grains from the leaf" part, then a little at a time went to this hole in the ground and we used a heavy wooden contraption that when we step on one end, the heavy wooden side goes up and when we let go, the heavy side goes down and pounds the rice in the hole for the rice to release from its shell. We did this for a good 10-15 mins before they scooped the rice out and a new bowl of harvested rice goes back in. As a little kid I enjoyed stepping in that contraption lol it was the highlght of my weekend..😂😂

[@noomwa]

Simply fascinating! Thank you for educating the world of one of our main staples.

[@collenrose3957]

I love Jasmine rice. This show was awesome.

[@melaniefisher8823]

I will never look at rice the same way again, this is information that everyone should have.

[@LAggari1]

Thank you for creating this mini documentary. I eat white rice all my life and I never knew how they were processed . Glad I found that out soon now that I'm getting closer to the grave. Now, I will only buy rice from Thailand and It has to be New Crop.... Waiting for 2020 New Crop.

[@hubbards]

Wow . This was a real eye opener. I eat a lot of rice and Thai Jasmine is my fav. They sell big bags of it at Costco and it is delicious, probably comes from this same plant. Great video. Thank you.

[@gummydogs]

This is really cool and unique, something that other food youtubers don't do. Awesome!

[@AnaSilva-wn5ib]

Great documentary Paillins, there was a lot of things i didn't knew👏🏼 Thank you!

[@LastMomentMan]

Thank you Thiai lady. You are from a beautiful country, and you feed us a delicious rice.

[@claytonchar9232]

Thank you Pai for your excellent video. What a learning experience.

[@LuzInTheKitchen]

WoW! Thanks for the expieirence... we Puerto Ricans eat a lot of rice, just as in Tahiland. Thanks a lot, I really enjoyed the tour!

[@EllaNchanted]

That was amazing Pai!! Thanks so much for doing this video and opening our eyes to what it takes and for reminding us why we need to respect the food we eat.

[@GaryPiazza]

New to your channel and very impressed. Thank you so much for sharing this. I've eaten a lot...I mean a lot...over the years from all over the world and had no idea how this process worked in the modern age. Wonderful production and very informative. Top notch.

[@wasantube]

this is awesome. great work!

[@claudetteleblanc5273]

Pailin, that was very interesting! So happy and appreciative for what they do for us customers. And thank you for educating us about my favourite rice. ❤

[@happyscottman]

I just arrived in Roi Et to help my wife's mother and father get the rice out and dried. We come every year to help. They eat their own rice all year. It's very difficult work. They are both very old yet they are stronger to me. The secret to long life is hard work. ❤

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Pailin. Fascinating.

[@aquarius1000]

Very insightful Pai! Thanks for sharing!

[@LaowaiNZ]

Never thought about how rice gets to the table , thanks Pailin for the education .

[@innywibawa6985]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing, Pailin!

[@merlynnthegreat]

I knew rice was a labor of love, but holy cow. I had no idea it was THAT intense.

[@goldnwandu5237]

I'm so loving this

[@shashalee6364]

what an amazing video! I will be sure to share it with my children. hopefully one day we can take the family and enjoy the wonderful experience you had. keep up the great work Pai! sending you much love. 👍❤

[@mariebrumit5613]

Thank you Pai for sharing this video ❤️❤️❤️