Chainat markets slump as vegetable prices rise after floods

Khaosod•Society•8d ago

Reader Briefing

Economic slump and system failures dampened trade at Phasi Sung Market in Chainat Province on October 1, 2026.

•Trade at Phasi Sung Market in Chainat was quiet on October 1, 2026.
•The Thai Chuay Thai Plus system experienced crashes and instability during the first day of rights verification.
•Fresh vegetable prices increased across almost all items due to floods in production areas.
•The Thai Chuay Thai Plus project provides an additional 1,000 baht budget for use between October 1 and November 30, 2026.

•On October 1, 2026, trading atmosphere at Phasi Sung Market in Chainat Municipality, Chainat Province, was reported as quiet.
•The date coincided with the government lottery draw and the first day of rights verification for the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project.
•The Thai Chuay Thai Plus verification system faced crashes and unstable internet, causing delays for citizens.
•The Thai Chuay Thai Plus project (60/40 project) allocates an additional 1,000 baht, spendable at 200 baht per day from October 1 to November 30, 2026.
•Fresh vegetable prices rose, with coriander increasing to 120 baht/kg from 100 baht/kg and eggplant increasing to 320 baht/kg from 220 baht/kg.
•Vegetable price hikes were caused by floods in several production areas.
•Phi Noi, a vegetable vendor, stated that the current economy is in a terrible state.
•Reduced purchasing power and a poor economy have resulted in fewer people visiting the market, leaving mostly regular restaurant customers.

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Phi Noi

"Better than nothing."

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Phi Noi

"Can't afford to be rich anymore."

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Phasi Sung Market(ตลาดสดภาษีซุง)

A fresh market located in the Chainat Municipality area of Chainat Province.

Chainat(ชัยนาท)ℹ️

The province where Phasi Sung Market is located.

Thai Chuay Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส)

A government project (60/40 project) providing an additional 1,000 baht budget to citizens.

Phi Noi(พี่น้อย)

A fresh vegetable vendor at Phasi Sung Market.