Floods have damaged vegetable farms (Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Chachoengsao) and about 3 million laying hens in Chachoengsao. The Commerce Ministry asked to hold egg prices at 4 baht and to slow egg exports by 2-3 weeks, with reports to the Department of Internal Trade every 2 weeks. Vegetables are being moved in from unaffected areas such as Phetchabun and Nakhon Ratchasima, with the effort continuing through the Vegetarian Festival. Egg supply is expected to recover by the end of this month as hen-retirement age is extended from 80 to 85 weeks. Expect volatile input costs for vegetables and eggs, and check price-display rules. Report overcharging to hotline 1569.