Nonthaburi, The FTI cancels the original announcement. which was set to control the factory selling price and the retail price of sugar, but after the Cabinet resolved to increase the price by 2 baht per kilogram, a new announcement was issued. By controlling the price at the factory only. White sugar is 21 baht per kilogram. Refined white sugar is 22 baht per kilogram. Retail prices are not specified. But traders must sell in accordance with costs. In shopping centers in Bangkok and the surrounding area, it should not be more than 26-27 baht per kilogram, along with canceling export control over 1,000 kilograms. You must request just notification of export quantity and remaining stock. D-Day comes into effect on 15 November onwards.
Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, said that the Central Committee on Prices of Goods and Services (CDC) has urgently called a meeting of the CTC. and assigned Mr. Keerati Ratchano, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Acting as meeting chairman After the Cabinet (Cabinet) resolved to increase the price of sugar per kilogram (kg) by 2 baht, the FTI resolved to cancel the original FTI announcement that set the price at the factory. White sugar is 19 baht per kg., pure white sugar is 20 baht per kg. and retail prices. White sugar is 24 baht per kilogram and refined white sugar is 25 baht per kilogram, and a new FTI announcement will be issued setting the price of white sugar and refined sugar at the factory only at 21 baht and 22 baht per kilogram, while the retail price is not. has determined But traders must sell at prices consistent with costs. Retail and wholesale stores in Bangkok and surrounding areas should sell at no more than 26-27 baht per kilogram. General stores Shops in the fresh market Retail price depends on the purchase period. If you receive it many times The price may be higher. or depending on the distance for transportation If you are in a remote area The retail price may also be higher.
while exporting Previously, exports of 1,000 kg or more had to request permission from the Department of Internal Trade first. Adjusted to no need to request permission from the Department of Internal Trade But please inform us of the export volume and the amount of sugar remaining in stock. To be able to monitor and monitor the amount of sugar in the country. Do not cause a shortage It will coordinate closely with the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCS) to ensure there is enough sugar for use in the country. It is expected that the new announcement will come into effect on November 15, 2023 onwards. However, at the meeting, TES confirmed that there is definitely no shortage of sugar in the country. and the situation will return to normal after this. The Ministry of Commerce will send officials. both from the Department of Internal Trade and provincial commercial offices throughout the country Inspect the trade situation closely and continuously. To prevent consumers from being taken advantage of and hoarding or refusing to sell. If any seller is found to be hoarding or refuse to sell or selling at an unreasonably high price There will be a punishment of imprisonment not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both.
Source: Thai News Agency