Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade said that the retail price of chicken eggs slightly increased from the previous period. in line with the output and consumption demand with the price of assorted eggs in front of the farm still at 3.80 baht/egg, reiterating that the department has supervised the price to be in accordance with the structure and strictly controlled not to take advantage of an unreasonable price increase.

Mr. Udom Srisomsong, deputy director-general of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that the department has been monitoring the situation of chicken egg prices across the country as of June 12, 2023. It was found that the average retail price of number 3 chicken eggs across the country was 4.06 baht/egg, the retail price at fresh markets. at 3.4 – 4.4 baht/each, while retail and wholesale prices are at 4.0 – 4.3 baht/each. Retail prices have slightly increased from the previous period. to be consistent with the output and consumer demand Including in line with the price of assorted eggs in front of the farm, which is 3.80 baht/egg.

The department has supervised the price to be in accordance with the structure and strictly controlled not to seize the opportunity to increase the price unreasonably, with the price of chicken eggs being adjusted. This is a result of the extremely hot weather from April to the present. As a result, the hens produce fewer eggs and are smaller in size. More than 50% of chicken eggs in the market are small-medium eggs, from the original only 30%. And it is expected that the production and egg size will return to normal by the end of this month.

However, the Department of Internal Trade has always monitored and closely monitored the egg price situation. in order not to take advantage of consumers If found any traders have the behavior of selling chicken eggs at an unreasonably high price. Complaints can be made at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 if wrongdoing is found. Will be guilty under Section 29 of the Price of Goods and Services Act 1999, punishable by a fine of not more than 140,000 baht or imprisonment for not more than 7 years, or both.

Source: Thai News Agency