Commerce Ministry Pre-purchases 10,950 Tons of Three-Head Crops

Thansettakij•Economy•32m ago

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The Department of Internal Trade collaborated with entrepreneurs to sign pre-purchase agreements for 10,950 tons of onions and garlic from northern farmers.

•The Department of Internal Trade and entrepreneurs signed agreements to pre-purchase 10,950 tons of three-head crops.
•The initiative covers 25 farmer groups across Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Mae Hong Son provinces.
•The action aims to provide market certainty for farmers before the 2026/70 harvest season.
•Agricultural output for the 2026/70 season is expected to vary, with yellow onions projected to decrease by approximately 16.5%.

Overview

•The Department of Internal Trade coordinated with Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Mae Hong Son provinces to organize a public relations activity for the pre-purchase of three-head crops.
•Pre-purchase agreements were signed with 25 farmer groups, including 18 groups in Chiang Mai, 4 groups in Lamphun, and 3 groups in Mae Hong Son.
•The total preliminary pre-purchase volume is 10,950 tons.
•The operation follows the instructions of Supajee Sutthampun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, to support three-head crop farmers.
•Overall three-head crop produce will gradually enter the market from December to January, with northern produce peaking in February.
•For the 2026/70 production season, yellow onion yields are expected to drop by about 16.5%, garlic by about 1%, while shallot yields remain similar to last year.
•The Department of Internal Trade plans to expand cooperation with entrepreneurs and distribution channels to the Northeastern region.
•The Department of Internal Trade will utilize over 3,000 Thong Fah shops and Thailand Post as distribution channels if supply exceeds demand.

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Key Quotes

Wattanasak Sue-iam

"The purchase volume of 10,950 tons today is only the starting point for managing the market for three-head crops in this production season."

ยอดรับซื้อ 10,950 ตันในวันนี้เป็นเพียงจุดเริ่มต้นของการบริหารจัดการตลาดพืช 3 หัวในฤดูกาลผลิตนี้

Key Entities

Person

Wattanasak Sue-iam(วัฒนศักย์ เสือเอี่ยม)

Director General of the Department of Internal Trade.

Supajee Sutthampun(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Organization

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)

The government agency responsible for coordinating pre-purchase agreements and market distribution for agricultural products.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Department of Internal Trade.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

A ministry cooperating with the Department of Internal Trade to link markets for farmers.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

A ministry cooperating with the Department of Internal Trade to link markets for farmers.

Thailand Post Co., Ltd.(บริษัท ไปรษณีย์ไทย จำกัด)

A private sector partner used as a distribution channel for agricultural products.

Place

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

A northern province and a major source of yellow onion production.

Lamphun(ลำพูน)ℹ️

A northern province involved in the pre-purchase agreements.

Mae Hong Son(แม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️

A northern province involved in the pre-purchase agreements.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location of National Housing Authority communities used as distribution channels.