{
  "id": 12772298,
  "title": "Thailand asks firms to cut egg exports as floods hit supplies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/thailand-asks-firms-to-cut-egg-exports-as-floods-hit-supplies",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:53:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress Business",
    "slug": "vnexpress-business",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/thailand-asks-firms-to-cut-egg-exports-as-floods-hit-supplies-5129563.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thailand's Department of Internal Trade has instructed firms to reduce egg exports amid flooding that has devastated farms and supplies. Deputy Director-General Jirawuth Suwanna-arj reported that approximately three million hens perished in areas around Chachoengsao province, roughly two hours east of Bangkok. The department is conducting a rapid survey of unaffected regions to secure eggs for distribution to retailers. They are also collaborating with other agencies to extend the productive lifespan of laying hens from 80 weeks to 85 weeks to sustain egg availability.\n\nThe government has requested the Egg Producers Association and major farms to maintain the farm-gate price at 4 baht (approximately US$0.12) per egg. Additionally, egg collectors have been directed to source eggs from unaffected regions and distribute them to retailers, while working together to uphold prices. Last year, Thailand exported a total of 1.7 billion baht (approximately $50.46 million) worth of eggs, primarily to Singapore, accounting for 79% of the total, with Hong Kong receiving 9%, according to data from the agriculture ministry.\n\nSince September 16, flooding has affected 51 provinces, including Bangkok, resulting in 31 fatalities. Bangkok was designated a disaster-affected zone by the Interior Ministry after receiving 320 mm of rain over three days – a significant amount compared to the city's typical annual rainfall in September. Authorities predict that from October 9 to 13, eastern and central regions of Thailand, including Bangkok and its suburbs, as well as parts of the south, will experience an increase in rainfall, with heavy rain in some areas, according to the weather agency.",
  "summary": "Thailand has asked companies to cut egg exports by 30-50% until December after heavy flooding killed a large number of hens.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}