39.4 C
Bangkok
Saturday, April 27, 2024

Complaint filed with NACC over rising pork, egg prices

Vendors post prices for different cuts of pork at Simummuang market in Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani, on Monday. (Photo: Apichit Jinakul)

Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya on Monday filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) accusing Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit and Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on of malfeasance or neglect of duty leading to soaring prices of pork and eggs.

The petition also named Livestock Department director-general Sorravis Thaneto.

Mr Srisuwan, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution,  alleged the three men had concealed information about the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).

He said many academics and farm associations had confirmed that ASF had spread through the country for over three years,…

Read more…

Latest Articles