Eggs are displayed at Simummuang Market in Pathum Thani on Monday. Market vendors are maintaining the price of eggs at their current level, despite prices going up by 5-6 baht per tray of 30 elsewhere. The Layer Chickens Association said the increase is caused by high feed and veterinary drug costs. (Photo: Apichit Jinakul)
Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Monday threatened to take legal action against vendors for price gouging after egg prices shot up.
The price for chicken eggs shot up by five to six baht per tray of 30 on Monday, with the Layer Chickens Association attributing the increase to the high cost of feed and veterinary drugs.
Mr Jurin said the ministry had yet to approve price increases for eggs and chicken and he advised businesses producing or selling egg products to inform…
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