Commerce Ministry monitors maize purchasing and quality control

MGR Online•Economy•19d ago

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The Ministry of Commerce inspected 24 feed mills across 16 provinces and found maize purchasing prices are higher than the official announced rates.

•The Ministry of Commerce found no evidence of feed mills intentionally halting maize purchases across 16 provinces.
•Corn purchasing prices in Samut Prakan and Chonburi were found to be between 9.90-10.00 baht, exceeding the announced 9.80 baht.
•Five legal cases were filed since August 21, 2026, regarding the use of expired or uncertified moisture meters.
•The Ministry of Commerce requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to help farmers control crop quality and moisture.

•The Ministry of Commerce inspected 24 feed mills in 16 provinces to monitor maize purchasing before the peak season from September to December 2026.
•In Samut Prakan and Chonburi, feed mills purchased maize at 9.90-10.00 baht, while the announced price for 14.5% moisture maize was 9.80 baht.
•Mr. Kornit Nonchui stated that legal action will be taken if feed mills purchase below the announced price or halt buying.
•The Ministry of Commerce warned that imports of maize should be delayed until domestic produce from the harvest season is fully purchased.
•From August 21, 2026, the Department of Internal Trade and provincial commerce offices inspected moisture meters, resulting in 5 legal cases for expired or uncertified equipment.
•The Ministry of Commerce requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to ensure farmers produce quality crops with appropriate moisture levels.
•The quality improvement plan aligns with the strategy of the Maize Policy and Management Committee (NBKHP) established in June 2026.

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Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The government body inspecting maize purchasing and regulating prices.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The agency requested to monitor and improve the quality and production costs of maize for farmers.

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)

The department responsible for inspecting maize purchasing and moisture meters.

Maize Policy and Management Committee (NBKHP)(คณะกรรมการนโยบายและบริหารจัดการข้าวโพดเลี้ยงสัตว์ (นบขพ.))

The committee that established a strategic plan in June 2026 to improve maize production efficiency and quality.

Mr. Kornit Nonchui(นายกรนิจ โนนจุ้ย)

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce.

Ms. Supajee Suthampton(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Samut Prakan Province(จังหวัดสมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

A province where maize was purchased at prices above the announced rate.

Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️

A province where maize was purchased at prices above the announced rate.

Phetchabun Province(จังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️