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Thailand's Pork Prices Surge Amid Rising Living Costs
3/23/2026
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Story summary
- Live pig prices in Thailand rose from 56 baht per kg to 62 baht per kg.
- Fresh food prices, especially for pork, chicken, and eggs, are rising amid living costs and supply disruptions, prompting investigations to ease burdens on low-income households.
- Chicken drumsticks rose from 80–85 baht to 90–95 baht per kg.
- Lean pork prices reached 165 baht per kg.
- Thailand's Commerce Ministry confirms no controlled goods have been approved for price increases.
