Rachada said it was necessary to control the price of chicken, as it is an important source of protein. She added that so far, the Commerce Ministry has built a list of 56 price-controlled items and services, including chicken, egg, pork, shampoo, detergent, rice, garlic, instant food, school uniform and medical treatment. As part of the price-control action, the Central Commission on Prices of Goods and Services has set up the following measures for entrepreneurs, retailers and poultry farmers:• Farmers who have more than 100,000 chickens and slaughterhouse operators that have a production capacity of over 4,000 chickens per day must inform the relevant authority of stock volume, production cost and retail price every month. • Factories producing animal feed must provide information on stock volume, retail price, production capacity and cost every month. • Businesses, retailers and poultry farm operators must receive approval from the Department of Internal Trade before increasing retail prices.

Source: The Nation Bangkok January 25, 2022 03:43 UTC