date:Jan 20, 2014
contracts that would commit any new government, an official of the commission said.
The rice-buying programme made Thai rice more expensive in the global market, and in 2012 the country lost its crown as the world's top exporter, with India taking over.
Anti-Yingluck protesters say the rice scheme is corrupt and has helped wealthy farmers and regional politicians more than the poor.
Protesters brought parts of Bangkok to a near-standstill this week but the government is sticking to a plan fo