Commerce Ministry Monitors Chiang Mai Market Prices

MGR Online•Economy•31m ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Internal Trade inspected Siriwatana Market in Chiang Mai and found consumer goods supplies sufficient with mostly stable prices.

•Wattanasak Sueiam, Director General of the Department of Internal Trade, monitored commodity prices at Siriwatana Market in Chiang Mai.
•Prices for fresh vegetables and eggs are trending downward, while paddy rice and cassava prices remain high compared to last year.
•The Department of Internal Trade aims to absorb 40,000 tons of longan through various distribution channels.
•Business matching activities were held to prepare for the market entry of garlic, shallots, and onions starting in December.

•Consumer goods at Siriwatana Market in Chiang Mai are sufficient in quantity and mostly stable in price.
•Number 3 eggs averaged 4.47 baht per egg, down from 4.52 baht in the previous week.
•Paddy rice prices are high, with Hom Mali rice averaging 16,100 baht per ton.
•The Department of Internal Trade is implementing measures to stabilize rice prices, including a credit scheme to delay paddy sales and a 3-million-ton paddy absorption project.
•The Department of Internal Trade is supporting cassava prices through a 5-million-ton stock target and 1-million-ton absorption into the energy sector.
•The Department of Internal Trade will distribute 40,000 tons of longan through Thong Fah outlets, retail stores, and Thailand Post pre-orders.
•Garlic, shallots, and onions are expected to enter the market from December onwards.
•Traders who fail to display price tags face a maximum fine of 10,000 baht, while selling goods at unreasonably high prices can lead to 7 years imprisonment and a 140,000 baht fine.

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Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)

The agency responsible for monitoring commodity prices and managing agricultural product absorption.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Department of Internal Trade.

Thailand Post(ไปรษณีย์ไทย)ℹ️

A provider of pre-order channels for longan directly from farmer groups.

National Housing Authority(การเคหะแห่งชาติ)

An organization collaborating to increase longan ordering channels for the public.

Wattanasak Sueiam(วัฒนศักย์ เสือเอี่ยม)

The Director General of the Department of Internal Trade.

Siriwatana Market(ตลาดศิริวัฒนา)

A market in Chiang Mai province where commodity prices were inspected.

Chiang Mai Province(จังหวัดเชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The location where the Department of Internal Trade conducted market inspections.