Thai egg producers say there is no actual shortage despite a 30% production drop from disease and weather, but panic-buying by middlemen has surged 20% above normal, driving retail prices to 6.20 baht per egg (Grade 0). The government's "Thai Eggs Help Thai" program aims to sell eggs 10% cheaper, though small retailers worry about competing with state-subsidized and modern retail pricing. Prices are expected to stabilize as farms control disease and the vegetarian festival season approaches.