DIT Cracks Down on Gas & Packaged Goods Sellers for Consumer Exploitation

Khaosod•Economy•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Department of Internal Trade is conducting strict inspections of cooking gas and packaged goods retailers nationwide to prevent consumer exploitation amidst rising costs.

•Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is inspecting cooking gas and packaged goods suppliers across Thailand.
•Inspections aim to prevent unfair practices and ensure correct product quantities during high cost periods.
•Several businesses were found violating weight regulations in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pathum Thani, and Nonthaburi.
•Enforcement includes product seizure, fines, and legal prosecution.
•A new project, 'LPG Full Tank', will be launched with 10 LPG brands to build consumer confidence.

Overview

•The Department of Internal Trade intensified inspections of cooking gas and packaged goods retailers nationwide.
•Inspections are being conducted to prevent consumer exploitation during a period of high operating costs.
•During April-May 2026, officials inspected gas filling stations, retailers, and packaged goods businesses across many areas.
•Inspections in Kanchanaburi found one gas filling station violating packing volume regulations for 43 tanks.
•Inspections in Ratchaburi found two cooking gas retailers violating weight regulations for 66 tanks.
•In Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat, four out of fifteen inspected cooking gas businesses were found to be in violation.
•In Pathum Thani, one out of ten packaged goods items inspected was found to be non-compliant.
•In Nonthaburi, one packaged goods business was found to be in violation.
•The Department of Internal Trade will continue inspections, particularly for essential goods, and will immediately take legal action against any violations.
•The Department of Internal Trade is preparing to launch the 'LPG Full Tank' project with 10 national LPG brands to ensure sufficient gas quantities.
•Violators face penalties under the Weights and Measures Act B.E. 1999, including imprisonment and fines.
•Consumers are advised to check packaging for completeness, clear labeling, and to avoid unusually low-priced or abnormal products.
•Consumers can report suspected exploitation to the DIT hotline 1569 or local Weights and Measures offices.

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Key Quotes

Yanee Srimanee

"The Department of Internal Trade will continue inspections, especially for goods related to people's livelihoods. If shortage in packaging is found, quantity does not match what is displayed, or exploitative behavior towards consumers is detected, legal action will be taken immediately."

กรมการค้าภายในจะเดินหน้าตรวจสอบอย่างต่อเนื่อง โดยเฉพาะสินค้าที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการดำรงชีพของประชาชน หากพบการบรรจุไม่เต็มตามฉลาก ปริมาณไม่ตรงตามที่แสดงไว้ หรือมีพฤติกรรมเอาเปรียบผู้บริโภค จะดำเนินการตามกฎหมายอย่างเด็ดขาดทันที

Yanee Srimanee

"Consumers should check packaging is intact, clearly labeled with product type and net weight, and avoid conspicuously abnormal or suspiciously low-priced goods."

ประชาชนควรตรวจสอบสภาพบรรจุภัณฑ์ให้อยู่ในสภาพสมบูรณ์ มีฉลากแสดงชนิดสินค้าและน้ำหนักสุทธิอย่างชัดเจน และหลีกเลี่ยงสินค้าที่มีลักษณะผิดปกติหรือมีราคาต่ำกว่าท้องตลาดอย่างผิดสังเกต

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)

The Thai government organization responsible for overseeing trade fairness and consumer protection.

Person

Ms. Yanee Srimanee(นางสาวญาณี ศรีมณี)

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, providing statements and updates on inspection activities.

Place

Kanchanaburi Province(จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where a cooking gas filling station was found to be violating volume regulations.

Ratchaburi Province(จังหวัดราชบุรี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where cooking gas retailers were found to be violating weight regulations.

Surat Thani Province(จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where several cooking gas businesses were found to be in violation of regulations.

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province(จังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where several cooking gas businesses were found to be in violation of regulations.

Pathum Thani Province(จังหวัดปทุมธานี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where a packaged goods item was found to be non-compliant during inspection.

Nonthaburi Province(จังหวัดนนทบุรี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where a packaged goods business was found to be in violation of regulations.

Law

Weights and Measures Act B.E. 1999(พระราชบัญญัติมาตราชั่งตวงวัด พ.ศ. 1999)

The Thai legislation under which businesses violating quantity and weight regulations are prosecuted.