Thai farmers guard rice harvests - 06 April 2008

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe The cost of rice, one of the world's most basic foods, is rising fast and with it, discontent. The World Bank has warned that 33 countries face potential social unrest because of spiralling food prices. In terms of rice, the sky-rocketing cost comes despite record harvests. As Paul Allen reports, farmers in Thailand are now going to extreme measures to protect their crops. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts