The Commerce Department Confirms Eggs Still Expensive at Controlled Price, Retail Prices Increase Slightly: Details on Market Monitoring and Consumer Protection

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

As for the wholesale and retail department stores, the price is 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 at the farm, which is 3.80 baht/egg.

The price of chicken eggs has been adjusted. As 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 30%. And it is expected that the production and egg size will return to normal by the end of this month.

The Department of Internal Trade has closely 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. There will be an offense under Section 29 of the Price of Goods and Services Act 1999, with a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht or imprisonment not exceeding 7 years, or both.