Bangkok, Prices of rubber and raw milk rose. causing consumers to pay more If you buy 1 liter of fresh milk, the price will increase by 1-2 baht. Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade The Ministry of Commerce revealed that the department approved an increase in milk prices. and dairy products After discussion with the Thai Dairy Food Industry Association Dairy and Food Industry Association and companies producing and distributing fresh milk and milk products according to the rising cost of raw cow milk As a result, UHT milk cartons size 180-225 milliliters will increase in price by 25-50 satang, with larger packaging sizes increasing proportionately, for example, 1 liter size may increase by 1-2 baht, etc. The price of raw milk increased according to the resolution of the Dairy and Milk Products Committee (Milk Board) which announced an increase of 2.25 baht/kg. or from the original 20.50 baht/kg. to 22.75 baht/kg. which was the request to increase the price. Producin g companies must provide evidence of purchasing raw cow milk. that they have purchased at a price consistent with the announcement of the Milk Board or not less than 22.75 baht/kg and must also submit information on the proportion of use of raw cow milk Because each brand has a formula for using raw cow's milk in different proportions. Permission to adjust prices must therefore be considered on a case-by-case basis. As for good news for rubber farmers, the price of rubber in the country continues to increase. Grade 3 raw smoked rubber sheets auctioned in the Songkhla central market moved above 63 baht/kg, or increased by 8 baht/kg in just one month. This is in line with the price of field latex at the factory which has increased to a new record. As a result, the price of latex is currently at 60 baht per kilogram. Rubber farmers noted that the price has increased as a result of both world market prices. and part from the serious intensity in catching "illegal rubber" according to the policy of the Minister o f Agriculture and Cooperatives. Source: Thai News Agency