Feb. 8, 2024 "Phuangphet" went to Yaowarat area to inspect gold jewelry during Chinese New Year. Building confidence among consumers, traders said, even though gold is expensive during this period. But sales haven't dropped yet. Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office As the Chairman of the Consumer Protection Committee (OCPB), he went to the area to inspect gold shop business operators. Yaowarat Road area Samphanthawong District Bangkok To build consumer confidence in purchasing gold jewelry during the Chinese New Year festival. and prevent exploitation During the Chinese New Year festival People like to buy gold jewelry to give as gifts. Therefore, the Office of the Basic Education Commission cooperates with relevant agencies. Went to the area to inspect 8 gold shops as follows: 1) Hua Seng Heng Gold Shop Co., Ltd. 2) Leng Hong Co., Ltd. 3) Partnership Co., Ltd. Yu Long Kim Kee Gold Shop 4) Liang Seng Heng Gold Shop Company Limited 5) T.P.H (2004) Company Limited 6) 24 Ka rat Gold Company Limited 7) Thong Bai Yaowarat Gold Shop (1988) Company Limited and 8) Jin Hua Heng Gold Sales Co., Ltd. to comply with the announcement of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board's labeling committee regarding gold jewelry being a product whose label is controlled from inspection. It was found that all gold shops cooperated. and product labels are prepared correctly and completely Dr. Puangpetch emphasized that if business operators are found violating the rules, not displaying labels, or displaying incorrect labels. There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht, or both if it is an act of the manufacturer or importer. Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding 200,000 baht, or both. If consumers are taken advantage of or not treated fairly From purchasing such products, complaints can be made via the OCPB Connect application 24 hours a day. Source: Thai News Agency