Thai retailers pledge to cap pork prices

Last week Thailand had it's first known case of influenza A (H1N1) infection of a pig at Kasetsart University research centre, near Saraburi.

In response to the coming resultant turmoil that an outbreak would cause, retailers have pledged to cap pork prices.

The prices will be capped at 110-115 baht/kg (€2.32-€2.43) during the festive season, says Chutima Bunyapraphasara, director-general of the Internal Trade Department. Any further rise in pork prices would depend on the impact of the spread of H1N1 influenza and the cost of raw materials.

Thailand raises about 12 million pigs a year, of which 70% are raised on closed and monitered farms.