Thailand's Cage-Free Breakthrough: 1 Million Hens Committed as Chaiyaporn Farm Leads One of Southeast Asia's Largest Producer Transitions

Thailand has reached a pivotal moment in cage-free transformation. On March 9, 2026, Chaiyapornsaha Farm Co., Ltd. in Suphanburi Province publicly committed to 100% cage-free transition by 2027 - 1 million hens in cage-free system, marking one of Southeast Asia's largest single producer commitments. This achievement represents the culmination of three years of systematic engagement by CATALYST, demonstrating that science-based solutions (CATALYST's Good Life Framework Standard, sustained relationship building, financial institution partnerships, and viable market pathways through "Happy Egg Connect" can help large-scale commercial farm transitions. Chaiyaporn farm has already transitioned 50,000 hens in early April, with full implementation underway. Combined with Koh-Taew Co., Ltd.'s commitment (45,000 hens over 3 years) and Thaweephant Phuket's expansion (12,500 additional hens this year), Thailand achieved over 1 million-layer hens' commitment in transitioning out of cages in 2026 representing transformative growth from 2025's.

Thursday 16 April 2026 09:43
Thailand's Cage-Free Breakthrough: 1 Million Hens Committed as Chaiyaporn Farm Leads One of Southeast Asia's Largest Producer Transitions

Mr. Pornchai Srisoontornthai, Vice President, CATALYST Company Limited said, "This momentum extends beyond individual farms. Thailand's Department of Livestock Development regional offices trained 98 farms across 15 provinces and issued official cage-free manuals based on the Good Life Framework. Thailand's industry has demonstrated that large-scale producer transitions to more sustainable and ethical require integrated strategies addressing technical capacity, financial feasibility, and market access.

Sciences and commitment —grounded in practical business solutions—is essential for moving beyond niche certification to systemic cage-free transformation at the scale necessary for regional impact. Together, we can accelerate the transition to cage-free systems across the Asia. Let's us all lead the way for a kinder world."

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Thailand's Cage-Free Breakthrough: 1 Million Hens Committed as Chaiyaporn Farm Leads One of Southeast Asia's Largest Producer Transitions