Bangkok - Thailand's new registrations of motorcycles reached 150,126 units last month, a 10-month high attributed to Thai farmers' improved purchasing power, media reports aid Wednesday.

"Since January, motorbike sales have been in positive territory," said Thirapat Jiwapong, sales director for AP Honda, the market leader in Thailand.

"Farmers, our major potential target, have gained more from the rise in agricultural commodities prices," Thirawat told The Nation newspaper.

Since January, international rice prices have more than doubled, while corn, sugar and tapioca prices have also seen price increases.

Thailand is the world's leading exporter of rice, and among the world's top 10 net food exporters. (dpa)