Thai Hom Mali Rice or Jasmine Rice

Thai Hom Mali Rice and Jasmine Rice refers to the same thing. The name is inter0changeable.

The rice must be harvested earlier than other type of rice. If not, the grains will be too ripe and lose their unique fragrance, tenderness, and taste.

New crop are marketed rice marketed soon after harvest and needs less water to cook. The harvest period is around 20 Nov.

Old crop is stored 5 to 6 months after harvesting. It requires more water to cook but does not become tough, the way other species do.

Real Thai Hom Mali Rice will get a seal of Approval.

Source: http://thailand.prd.go.th/ebook/kitchen/content/ch2.html