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Interior Ministry Supports Mangoes, Plans for Longan in July

Interior Ministry Supports Mangoes, Plans for Longan in July

Prachachat•Economy•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Department of Internal Trade is actively managing the upcoming fruit season, focusing on supporting local mango and longan producers through market linkages and price stabilization measures.

  • •The Department of Internal Trade is monitoring the mango and longan seasons in Chiang Mai and Lamphun.
  • •Plans are in place to manage longan production expected from July 2026 onwards.
  • •Market linkages are being established for fancy mangoes, including a sale at Central Westgate.
  • •The department has coordinated with partners to purchase 3,250 tons of mangoes from lower Northern provinces.

Overview

  • •Between May 2-3, 2026, the Department of Internal Trade visited Lamphun and Chiang Mai to monitor fruit situations.
  • •The Department of Internal Trade is closely monitoring fruit production for the upcoming season
  • •Longan is expected to start entering the market from July 2026 onwards, requiring proactive management.
  • •Fancy mangoes from Ban Hong, Lamphun, amounting to 2 tons, were purchased for sale at Central Westgate at 12 Baht per kilogram.
  • •The Department of Internal Trade has coordinated with partner agencies to purchase 3,250 tons of mangoes from lower Northern provinces, including Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.
  • •The Department of Internal Trade is preparing comprehensive measures for production management, market linkage, and distribution to prevent oversupply and stabilize prices.
  • •The Department of Internal Trade is committed to driving the agricultural market system for efficiency and fairness for farmers, while strengthening the grassroots economy.
  • •The current assessment indicates good quality mango production for the year, with prices satisfactory for farmers.

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Key Quotes

Jirawut Suwannat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade
"The Department of Internal Trade is closely monitoring production to prepare for seasonal fruit management, especially "longan," which is expected to enter the market from July 2026 onwards."
กรมการค้าภายในได้เร่งติดตามสถานการณ์ผลผลิตอย่างใกล้ชิด เพื่อเตรียมความพร้อมบริหารจัดการผลไม้ฤดูกาล โดยเฉพาะ “ลำไย” ซึ่งคาดว่าจะทยอยออกสู่ตลาดตั้งแต่เดือนกรกฎาคม 2026 เป็นต้นไป

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)
An organization responsible for monitoring and managing fruit production and market stability in Thailand.

Place

Lamphun(ลำพูน)ℹ️
A province in Northern Thailand, identified as a key area for mango and longan production.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A province in Northern Thailand, identified as a key area for mango and longan production.
Ban Hong(บ้านโฮ่ง)
An area in Lamphun province known for cultivating 'fancy' mango varieties.
Central Westgate(เซ็นทรัลเวสต์เกต)
A shopping mall where 2 tons of fancy mangoes from Ban Hong will be sold.
Phitsanulok(พิษณุโลก)ℹ️
A province in the lower Northern region of Thailand from which mangoes are being purchased by partner agencies.
Phichit(พิจิตร)ℹ️
A province in the lower Northern region of Thailand from which mangoes are being purchased by partner agencies.

Person

Jirawut Suwannat(นายจิรวุฒิ สุวรรณอาจ)
Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, providing updates on fruit market management.