DIT Inspects Animal Maize Buying Points Across 22 Provinces

Khaosod•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Internal Trade is inspecting animal maize buying points in 22 provinces to ensure fair pricing and accurate weighing for farmers.

•The Department of Internal Trade is conducting inspections across 22 provinces from August 20 to December 2026.
•Inspections focus on moisture meters, weighing scales, buying prices, and purchasing criteria.
•A special inspection team visited four maize buyers in Wang Pong and Chondan districts of Phetchabun province on August 22, 2026.

Overview

•The Department of Internal Trade is inspecting animal maize buying points in 22 provinces across the North, Central, and Northeast regions.
•Inspection activities are scheduled from August 20 to December 2026.
•The Department of Internal Trade aims to inspect 1,475 buying stations, 1,051 maize moisture meters, and 1,497 scales.
•On August 22, 2026, a special inspection team and the Phetchabun Provincial Commerce Office inspected four operators in Wang Pong and Chondan districts.
•In Phetchabun, buying prices for 14.5% moisture ranged from 8.60–9.05 baht/kg, and for 30% moisture from 6.40–7.16 baht/kg.
•Yanee Srimanee stated that the Department of Internal Trade will take legal action if incorrect tools or unfair buying practices are found.
•Farmers experiencing unfair buying practices are advised to contact the Department of Internal Trade hotline at 1569 or Provincial Commerce Offices.

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Key Quotes

Yanee Srimanee

"Moisture and weight have a direct effect on farmers' income. The Department must therefore visit the area to see the tools, buying prices, and weighing slips with their own eyes to ensure farmers receive prices based on actual quality."

ความชื้นและน้ำหนักมีผลโดยตรงต่อรายได้ของเกษตรกร กรมฯ จึงต้องลงพื้นที่ตรวจให้เห็นกับตา ทั้งเครื่องมือ ราคารับซื้อ และใบชั่งน้ำหนัก เพื่อให้มั่นใจว่าเกษตรกรได้รับราคาตามคุณภาพจริง

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)

The government agency responsible for inspecting animal maize buying points and ensuring fair trade for farmers.

Phetchabun Provincial Commerce Office(สำนักงานพาณิชย์จังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์)

The provincial office that collaborated with the special inspection team to check maize operators in Phetchabun.

Weights and Measures Branch Office(สำนักงานสาขาชั่งตวงวัด)

The office within the Department of Internal Trade that created the plan to inspect maize moisture meters.

Person

Yanee Srimanee(ญาณี ศรีมณี)

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade.

Supajee Suthamphanth(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Place

Phetchabun(เพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️

The province where maize buying points in Wang Pong and Chondan districts were inspected.

Wang Pong District(อำเภอวังโป่ง)ℹ️

A district in Phetchabun province where maize buying operators were inspected.

Chondan District(อำเภอชนแดน)

A district in Phetchabun province where maize buying operators were inspected.