IntroductionMost people have eaten rice sometime in their lives, but in Asian cultures it is consumed daily. In the comfort of their own home or in the comfort of a restaurant, no one really stops to think about how those grains of rice ended up on their plate. This secondary option for many Americans is a necessary food source for several countries. Rice is an extremely vital grain that is consumed by a large part of the world's population. Due to the world's ever-increasing population, rice farmers are finding it difficult to keep up with the high demand. Since rice consumption is an essential part of the diet of many Asian countries; Farmers in regions such as Thailand, China and Vietnam are struggling to make ends meet. Rice production is a labor-intensive product to produce, and many farmers receive little pay for their work. Rice is a particularly unique grain that requires a significant amount of water to thrive. Dependence on rainwater to irrigate rice crops is high in Thailand. However, being so heavily confined to the environment, crops are more susceptible to natural disasters. Much of Thai life revolves around rice. Whether farmers produce it or wealthy families consume it, rice is a daily necessity. In Thai, the verb “to eat” translates to “to eat rice”, which shows how important this product is for the country. This article will focus on Thailand's rice production. It is the world's largest rice exporter and one of the world's largest rice producers (“World's Top,” 2011). There are many factors involved in rice production, such as the working conditions of farmers, the impact of Mother Nature, the effe...... middle of paper...... expected. Voice of America. Retrieved from http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Thai-Floods-Damage-Rice-Fields-Small-Impact-on-Global-Market-Predicted-133876518.htmlThe Stories Behind Our Food: Trade fair trade rice from Thailand. Engage the world. Retrieved January 16, 2012, from http://www.engagetheworld.org/Rice%20Organizer%20Materials/The%20Stories%20Be hind%20Our%20Food%20-%20Fair%20Trade%20Rice%20From%20Thailand.pdfUniversity of California – San Diego (August 9, 2010). Higher temperatures will slow rice production in Asia. Everyday science. Retrieved January 8, 2012, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100809161138.htmThe Top 20 Rice Producing Nations in the World. (2011, October 24). Refinancing business. Retrieved January 9, 2012, from http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-worlds-top-20-agricultural-producers/20111024.htm