Pork prices have shot up to as much as 240 baht a kilogramme. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered the temporary suspension of swine exports to combat the skyrocketing prices of pork in the domestic market. Mr Jurin said pigs and piglets will be temporarily banned from export until April 5 so there will be enough pork for domestic consumption. Last year, 18 million pigs were supplied to the domestic market and one million were exported. This year, domestic supply is expected to fall to 13 million swine.

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2022 00:00 UTC