Nonthaburi, April 12-Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade Still monitoring product prices in the fresh market before the long holiday of this Songkran festival Given that most products have prices that don't change much. Except for some types of fresh vegetables, some increase seasonally. Reiterated that people should travel with peace of mind. If any area is cheating on the price of the product, immediately notify the hotline 1569.
Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Revealed after going to the area to monitor the situation of people buying products At Thanommit Market in Bangkok and Than Petchnon Market, Nonthaburi Province, tracking the prices of products in most fresh markets before Songkran. To take care of consumers to be fair in buying products, it was found that both markets have clearly labeled product prices. While the product price is consistent with current market conditions and close to other markets that have been examined in many places, the price is considered to remain the same. Except for the price of fresh vegetables, the price of which goes up and down on some days, for example, red pork at 140-155 baht per kg, chicken thighs at 70-75 baht per kg, egg number 3 at 3.8 baht/egg. The price of kale was 30 baht per kg, Cantonese vegetables at 20-25 baht per kg, Chinese cabbage at 20-25 baht per kg, Chinese morning glory at 30 baht per kg, etc.
During this period, consumers can buy products with peace of mind. Because the Department of Internal Trade has increased staff to go to the area to inspect product prices and close price tags. to prevent taking advantage of consumers If found, there is an advantage The staff will go down to warn. Therefore asking for cooperation with market executives, market owners and entrepreneurs in the market. Cooperate with the Department of Internal Trade in selling products at reasonable prices and close the price tag clearly
In addition, the department will take care of both stores, products, product quality and product quantity. that it is packed correctly and completely according to the number sold in the scale There will be an official weighing and measuring to check the accuracy. In addition, taking care of the goods during this Songkran festival, the Department has asked the Provincial Commerce Department to take care of the price and quantity of goods needed during the Songkran Festival. Especially when there are many people traveling. In order not to have a shortage of products and to seize the opportunity to increase product prices during the festival in the part of restaurants, souvenir shops and fresh markets across the country If the consumer sees the exploitation Complaints can be made at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569. Please don't take advantage of consumers. In the event that the price tag is not displayed There is a fine of not more than 10,000 baht. Seize the opportunity to raise the price of the product. And refusing to sell, must be imprisoned for 7 years, fined not more than 140,000 baht, or both.
Source: Thai News Agency
