Nonthaburi, March 17-Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade Go on continuously, connect lemons directly from the fruit and vegetable central market and distribute them at the event. Commercial discount! On Tour all over Thailand, Khon Kaen Province No. 2, hoping to help reduce the cost of living for the people. Emphasize that any province that still has problems with lack of produce and high prices, the Department will immediately connect to it. Delighted with the feedback from consumers that help reduce the cost of living

Mr. Koranit Nonjui, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that on March 16, 2023, the Department had joined forces with the Khon Kaen Provincial Commerce Office to organize a discount commercial project! On Tour all over Thailand, Khon Kaen Province, No. 2, at the area of Nam Phong District Office, Khon Kaen Province, by linking lime production No. 2-3 from Sri Muang Thong Market. which is a fruit and vegetable market in the promotion of the Department of Internal Trade be sold at a wholesale price To help reduce the cost of living for the people. The event was honored by Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province

Mr. Chanchai Sornsrivichai and Khon Kaen Provincial Commerce Mr. Chanyut Wandee opened a point of sale, which found that people and restaurants came to buy bustlingly. He also appreciated the solution of the department's problems. who rushed to solve the problem by using proactive measures quickly and never overlooked the sufferings of farmers and consumers In the past, “The Department has closely coordinated with the provincial commerce offices in every province. If any area, any province has a lemon shortage problem, and higher prices will link limes from both production sources in Ratchaburi province Phetchaburi and Phichit provinces to open the distribution point immediately The provinces that have already been implemented include Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phang Nga, Lop Buri, Songkhla and Phuket, ”said Kornnit.

and before From the situation, the price of lemon products tends to increase. due to inclement weather cold and rainy unfavorable for lemon growth Lemon tree doesn't bloom Lemon production in major production areas is less damaged in the market. The latest lime price in Bangkok, the price of No. 1 - 2, the average price is 5 - 7 baht, an increase from the previous month, the price was 3.9 - 4.50 baht. Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce therefore instructed the Department of Internal Trade Operate in collaboration with the Thai Agricultural Products Central Market Association, consisting of Sri Muang Market, Thai Market, and Si Mum Mueang Market. Connecting lemon products from the central market to be sold through more than 100 commercial mobile vehicles throughout Bangkok at wholesale prices from February 22, 2023

However, in order not to take advantage of consumers, the department has emphasized that entrepreneurs must clearly display the price tag. If found, strict legal action will be taken. If the price tag is not displayed, there will be a penalty. Fine not exceeding 10,000 baht or if there is an unreasonable profit trade There will be a penalty of imprisonment of not more than 7 years, a fine of not more than 1.4 hundred thousand baht, or both. If people see unfair sales of goods or services can be notified at hotline 1569 or provincial commercial offices in all provinces across the country.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency