Cambodian and Thai jasmine rice share the same characteristics and grow mainly in neighbouring geographic areas on opposite sides of the Northeastern Thai-Cambodian border. Cambodian jasmine rice (in Khmer: Phka Malis) is cultivated in Cambodia and processed as white (milled and polished) and brown rice. Distinct Cambodian jasmine rice varieties include these major three, namely Phka Rumduol, Phka Romeat and Phka Rumdeng. Recent DNA finger print analysis, carried out with 18 markers show that all three varietals possess 18 known fragrance allele. Two varietals (Phka Rumduol and Phka Rumdeng) are distinct Cambodian with 17 markers in identical position with Thai jasmine rice and one fragrance marker each in a different position. The analysis of Cambodian Phka Romeat shows all 18 markers in identical positions with the trademarked Thai jasmine rice Thai Hom Mali [3]
Thai jasmine rice comes from Thailand, has a slender shape and a jasmine scent.[4] There are two types of Thai jasmine rice, white and brown.[5]