Commerce Ministry orders 30-50% cut in egg exports to cope with floods, warns against price gouging
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The Ministry of Commerce has ordered egg exporters to slow shipments and cut volumes by about 30-50% during the flood situation so that domestic demand for eggs can be met. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun said she had instructed relevant agencies to closely monitor the volume and prices of consumer goods in flood-hit areas and to prevent opportunistic price increases. The Department of Internal Trade has coordinated with wholesalers, retailers and modern trade stores to keep replenishing supplies. Internal Trade Department Director-General Wattanasak Sueaiam said the department has asked egg farms to speed up deliveries of eggs into normal trade channels and has warned against hoarding or opportunistic price hikes. It has also asked the Department of Livestock Development to extend the retirement period for laying hens in cages. For areas where the situation is beginning to ease, the Ministry of Commerce plans to hold a "Thai Help Thai - Blue Flag" event, bringing consumer goods, cleaning equipment and home repair materials to be sold at reasonable prices. On 2 October 2026, Supajee, together with Commerce Ministry Permanent Secretary Poonpong Naiyanapakorn and Wattanasak, helped pack 2,000 relief bags for distribution to people affected by flooding in Prachin Buri province. People who encounter shortages of goods, unfair pricing, missing price labels, or who suspect hoarding or opportunistic price increases can call the Internal Trade Department hotline on 1569.