Thai rubber farmers hit by slump in commodity prices

Poop and Pier, a family in Thailand, face financial difficulties as rubber prices drop. They adjust by cutting costs and processing rubber themselves. The global recession reduces demand for rubber, affecting their income. The government plans to stabilize prices by controlling supply, but the future remains uncertain.

What time does the person in the text get up for work?

What has happened to the price of rubber compared to the prices of other goods?

How has the family adjusted their spending due to the falling price of rubber?

What is the government's proposed solution to stabilize the price of rubber?

What uncertainties does the family face regarding their future?