Chairman of the Swine Raisers Cooperative of Chonburi Wanchai Assawapanimit commented on the new Finance Ministry's restriction to move pigs and pork products across borders to neighboring countries which is set to take effect tomorrow.

It is causing increased imposition on swine raisers, he stated, adding that previously, pork producers were barred from exporting their products on March 14th despite many export contracts being established.

Mr. Wanchai affirmed that exports occurring with neighboring countries are legitimate as well as assuring that there are sufficient amounts of pork in the nation. He made known that even with exports, the Kingdom will have enough pork to satisfy demand year round, because Thai swine raisers are efficient and have the potential to be a leading in pork production.

The swine raisers Chairman alluded to the fact that Thailand's cheapest pork product is 60 baht, while other nations, such as Myanmar charge 60-70 baht, Vietnam at 75 baht and China as high as 90 baht.

Mr. Wanchai added that although domestic pork sale prices have risen, they do not counter balance the ever-rising price of animal feed and care. He stated that he is ready to discuss the revamping of the swine raising system with Finance Minister Mingkwan Saengsuwan.

- ThaiNews