Floods from September 2026 affected 43 provinces and an estimated 1.66 million rai of farmland, including orchards in Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao and Chonburi. A columnist expects tighter farm supply and higher food prices in 2027, with El Niño adding pressure early that year. Chip shortages may also push up electronics prices. Plan ingredient and stock costs for higher prices, and consider locking supplier prices early.