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The Bangkok Post
The Bangkok Post
Pork vendors are calling on the government to start importing pork immediately to rein in its soaring price, as the high cost is driving consumers away and cutting their incomes. Nongnut, a pork vendor at Huai Khwang market who asked to be identified only by her first name, said that without a timely government intervention, the average price of pork in the market may soon hit 300 baht per kilogramme, which was unaffordable for many. Soaring prices have caused sales to drop by over half, the vendor said, adding many regular customers are buying less. The vendor urged the government to set asid…