Thai farmers are expressing concern over a new policy that could allow imports of American beef, despite worries about the domestic market already being undermined by cheap beef from Australia and New Zealand. The Farmers' Association has submitted a protest letter to the prime minister, arguing that the policy breaks Thailand's law against growth hormone use in livestock and could negatively affect over 1.4 million Thai cattle farmers by driving down cattle prices. There are also fears that importing American beef could harm Thailand's global market standing, as countries with strict growth hormone standards may refuse Thai beef imports.