Deputy PM Supachai Thammapan asked exporters to voluntarily slow shipments by at least 30-50% for 2-3 weeks so domestic supply, especially fresh produce and eggs in flood areas, is covered. The ministry is monitoring egg and vegetable volumes weekly with farm associations and retailers, and cracking down on hoarding and price gouging (hotline 1569). A long-term "Thai Help Thai" low-cost goods programme at about 12,000 points nationwide is also planned. Exporters with delivery contracts should check buyer lead times now; domestic sellers in affected areas may face stock shortages and price scrutiny.
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