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Pork, energy prices drive inflation lower in October

Ministry cites rampant smuggling

A vendor sells pork at the Bang Yai wet market. Food prices decreased by 0.5% in October, particularly the price of pork. Pattarapong Chatpattarasill

The recent plunge in pork prices played a part in the decline of the inflation rate in October, according to a source in the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.

The source said inflation declined 0.31% in October year-on-year because…

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