Egg prices in Khon Kaen have increased and are likely to rise further. Sellers reveal that this year egg prices have risen very quickly due to multiple factors, especially oil problems, and they urge the government to urgently resolve these issues as they affect all businesses.
At 11:00 a.m. on 18 March 2026, reporters reported that after the egg-laying chicken cooperative network announced a recommended egg price increase of 0.20 baht per egg at the farm gate, egg prices rose by 6 baht per tray. Reporters then surveyed fresh egg prices in the Khon Kaen municipality area.
Especially at Bang Lamphu fresh market, the survey found that sellers have begun raising prices, with eggs increasing by 5-6 baht per tray. A seller said that in his 20-30 years of selling eggs, this is the first year egg prices have risen during school holidays.
Mr. Jetsada Champanui, 43, owner of Pornsawat Fresh Eggs shop, said that in his 20-30 years of selling eggs, this is the first time prices have risen before Songkran. Normally, during school holidays, egg prices drop because demand falls when students are off. But this year, prices rose by 6 baht per tray and are expected to increase further as farms have already given advance notice.
“There are several key reasons for the price increase: rising animal feed costs, higher transportation and fuel costs, hot weather reducing egg production, and reports of an outbreak in the north reducing egg supply. Some farms have culled laying hens. Another issue is that egg delivery trucks are delayed because they must queue for fuel and fuel is harder to find, which reduces the number of eggs delivered.”
Mr. Jetsada added that he personally has not been able to find fuel to deliver eggs. If this continues, it will seriously hinder his livelihood. Without fuel, he would have to carry eggs to market by foot, as fuel is essential for travel, reducing travel time and ensuring timely sales to customers. Going back to using carts as in the past is not feasible due to time constraints.