Bangkok, "Puangphet" orders strict inspection of manufacturers and distributors of polished gems. After finding that tourists were deceived Buying products that are not of good quality, "OCPB" confirms that if you make a mistake, you will be caught and fined for sure. Reporters reported that Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) together with related agencies including Bangkok Tourist Police Headquarters Department of Internal Trade and the Gem and Jewelry Institute Visit the area to inspect business operators Manufacturer and distributor of polished gems and polished gemstone jewelry Bangkok area According to the orders of Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office. After there were complaints about tourists being tricked into buying diamonds. fake jewelry Including complaints in the case of having a jewelry store. together with the tour process Taking tourists to buy substandard jewelry which this time visiting the area To carry out inspections of gem certificates, check product labels. Ready to give advice that is legal for entrepreneurs Including checking the standards of the operators. in taking care of tourists Choose to buy jewelry products To get quality products suitable for the price According to the announcement of the committee on labels (No. 7) B.E. 2001 Mr. Supakrit Bunkhan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, said the Prime Minister is concerned about Tourist safety Many times tourists complain about unfair treatment. By Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office A meeting of the Bangkok working group was called. Missions are assigned to the task force. Went into the area to inspect gem production and distribution locations. jewelry for customers foreign tourists According to orders to carry out field inspections to inspect the quality of products in jewelry stores throughout Bangkok. Pol. Col. Pratheep Charoenkal, deputy secretary-general of the Consumer Protection Board, said that gems are considered products under the supervision of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board in terms of product labels. Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Has emphasized consumer protection in the dimension of tourism Do not let tourists be deceived. Especially the matter of buying and selling gems. Ordered to coordinate Relevant agencies are inspecting the area today. 'For selling gems Labeling must be carried out according to specified standards. Whether it's about telling the location of the seller and details about the products sold. Let consumers and the public know the properties of the product. In order not to cause delusion in purchasing that product. which this time inspection It is a recommendation for correct practice. Build confidence for business operators and prevent consumers from being taken advantage of in buying these types of products,' Pol. Col. Pratheep said. Pol. Col. Pratheeb also said that if he inspects jewelry establishments this time, A total of 6 areas were visited simultaneously to recommend compl iance with the law. By inspection Diamond, gemstone and gold products meet standards. It is believed that if entrepreneurs follow the rules and are able to take care of selling quality products. It will be beneficial to consumers. After this, the Office of the Basic Education Commission will expand inspections to ensure standards cover all areas throughout the country. 'I want entrepreneurs to Selling various types of gems and accessories. Follow the announcements of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board correctly, because if it is not followed correctly will be guilty If you are a manufacturer, you will face imprisonment not exceeding 1 year and a fine not exceeding 200,000 baht. For distributors, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months and a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht. For consumers, if they purchase a product and are deceived. The police are ready to receive complaints. Or if you purchase a product that does not match the advertisement, you can notify the Office of the Consumer Protection Board at the hotline 1166 or go to our website www. https://www.ocpb.go.th Receive complaints through the online system,' Pol. Col. Pratheeb Said. Source: Thai News Agency