Bangkok Director General of the Department of Internal Trade. Visited Ying Charoen Market area Following the sale of fresh vegetables and vegetarian food, it was found that this year the prices of fresh vegetables were cheaper than last year, including kale, yardlong beans, cabbage, as for morning glory, even when it rained. As for vegetarian food, entrepreneurs cooperated to organize a special menu of 35-40 baht and also organized discount promotions.

Mr. Wattanasak Suea-iam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that the department has visited the area to inspect the price situation of vegetables and prepared foods at Ying Charoen Market. which is the largest market in northern Bangkok, found that the prices of most vegetables It is less expensive than last year. Many items have been reduced, such as lettuce and cabbage, which is considered to help reduce the cost of living for consumers. Thanks to the Central Market Association for helping to coordinate with collectors and farmers in connecting vegetables from various production sources to supplement during the Vegetarian Festival. Therefore, this year the price of vegetables is not expensive. Especially the citizens, both those who eat vegetarian food and those who do not. You can consume vegetables at a lower price. Except for some items I have to admit that From the weather conditions that are heavy rain There is a morning glory that drowned. Kale has a mold problem. This made harvesting difficult and the quantity decreased somewhat. But there has always been a coordinated effort to gather additional vegetables. Now the morning glory price has stabilized. Including kale.

Nowadays, general products at the market are even more prosperous. The price of kale was 30 baht/kilogram (kg), last year 35 baht/kg, yardlong beans 35 baht/kg, last year 45 baht/kg, cabbage was 20-25 baht/kg, last year 40. Baht/kg is considered an option for the people. As for morning glory, this year it is 40 baht/kg. Last year it was about 40 baht/kg. It can be seen that the price is not any more expensive than last year. while products related to the Vegetarian Festival The Department has asked for cooperation from the Central Market Association and the Fresh Market Association in organizing a menu of ready-made vegetarian food at an affordable price, 35-40 baht per menu, which Ying Charoen Market has to offer. and entrepreneurs in the market Has cooperated very well There are a lot of vegetarian foods and the prices are not expensive. And many stores have been selling at this price since they opened. Open for 17 years, the price is still the same. There is Jae Lee's healthy menu, pumpkin, black sesame, Tao Tung, Jae Phon Khao Kaeng, priced at 35-40 baht, and there is a menu where you buy 3 bags for 100 baht. If you buy 2 bags, you get 1 cup of plain rice free. Fried food is 10 baht each and large pieces. etc.

However, thanks to the Central Market Association, the Fresh Market Association, Ying Charoen Market who have joined together to take care of the price of vegetarian vegetables this year Make citizens who consume vegetarian food happy. People who don't consume vegetarian food are happy. And thanks to retail, wholesale and local department stores. who joined the program "Commerce has ordered to go ahead and reduce the price of vegetarian food" which has already been held on October 14, 2023 by Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce at Talat Thai Market, which will be held from October 14-23, there are many products. Discounts on raw materials in 5 categories, discounts up to 70%. There are 86 participating entrepreneurs, 20,000 branches, almost 10,000 products. In addition, in the matter of prepared food. There are both fresh markets and retail and wholesale stores. There is a cheap vegetarian menu ranging from 29-40 baht. You can go buy and choose. You can follow it on the website of the Department of Internal Trade. www.dit.go.th

Mr. Thawatchai Phithaktanangkun Manager of the Thai Agricultural Wholesale Market Trade Association said that the association has members throughout the region throughout the country, in Bangkok and the surrounding area, confirming that it will push and bring vegetable production. Entering the market fully Consumers can be confident that there will be no shortage. and also added alternative vegetables If any of them may be affected by the climate. There were other vegetables added immediately. And I would like to inform consumers that in addition to having alternative vegetables, There are also alternative prices. Because each type of vegetable The prices are not the same, so when eating You can choose vegetables at a cheaper price. and would like to confirm with the Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade that the quantity is sufficient. and price from the survey Not higher than last year

Mr. Ariya Thammawattana, executive director of Ying Charoen Market, said the association is pleased to cooperate with the Ministry of Commerce for the benefit of the people. Therefore, we would like to invite the people to join the Vegetarian Festival. The Ying Charoen Market sells at a fair price. The prices are friendly and they also sell vegetarian curry, price 3 bags for 100 baht and 2 bags come with plain rice as well. And in the third step, there will be a matter of purchasing 300 baht and redeeming gifts. Therefore, we ask that you join in observing the precepts and eating vegetarian food. The more you eat, the more you will prosper.

Source: Thai News Agency