Rising Feed Costs and Disease Outbreaks Threaten Egg and Pork Prices in Thailand

According to a report by Khaosod Online on August 4, 2026, Thailand’s agricultural sector is facing significant cost pressures. Payao Arikul, president of the Central Small-Scale Layer Chicken Farmers Association, stated that poultry farms are currently battling disease outbreaks, which have led to a 20% decline in egg production. Simultaneously, the cost of animal feed has risen by 6 baht per 30-kilogram sack, increasing the overall burden on farmers.

Currently, the farm-gate price for mixed eggs is at the recommended ceiling of 3.80 baht per egg. Farmers indicate that a price increase of 0.20 baht, bringing the cost to 4 baht per egg, may be necessary soon to offset rising expenses, though they are attempting to delay this as long as possible to support consumers. Meanwhile, the National Swine Raisers Association is also monitoring the situation. Sittiphan Thanakiatpinyo, president of the association, noted that stakeholders are scheduled to meet on August 5 to discuss the outlook for farm-gate pork prices, which currently range between 70 and 78 baht per kilogram.

For residents and travelers, these developments may signal upcoming increases in food costs at local markets and restaurants. While the egg price hike is anticipated, it remains to be confirmed exactly when these adjustments will be implemented and how they will impact retail prices across the country.