BANGKOK, Thailand – The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) has canceled its announcement to raise domestic sugar prices after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed concerns over potential impacts on households and retailers.
According to Government Spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat, OCSB Secretary-General Bai Noi Suwannachatree initially issued a notice on Nov. 7, 2025, increasing sugar prices for the 2025/2026 production season by 3 baht per kilogram. The adjustment was intended for calculating sugarcane prices and the returns from sugar production and sales.
Following the announcement, the government noted that the increase could affect consumer prices and contradict its Quick Big Win policy, which aims to reduce the cost of living for citizens. As a result, the Secretary-General revoked the price adjustment.
Previously, the OCSB had set the new factory-gate prices as follows:
White sugar: raised to 24 baht per kilogram from 21 baht
Refined white sugar: raised to 25 baht per kilogram from 22 baht
The prices were scheduled to take effect on Nov. 8, 2025. However, the announcement drew strong criticism, as price increases at the factory level typically translate into higher retail prices, including an additional 1 baht per kilogram for packaging, potentially raising sugar costs for consumers by up to 4 baht per kilogram.
The cancellation ensures that sugar prices remain stable, easing pressure on households and supporting the government’s ongoing efforts to manage living costs. (TNA)
