Nonthaburi, May 31 – Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade To inspect monks’ shops and fresh markets In order to deter some shops in some areas, the offerings are not up to standard before this Vesak Day. along with closely monitoring the prices of consumer goods Emphasize that if detected, legal action will be taken immediately. If people see it, they can call the 1569 hotline.

Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Revealed after visiting the area to monitor the price situation of fresh food products at Huai Khwang Market, Chanhunbamphen Market, Bangkok and nearby monks’ shops. due to the close of important Buddhist days On “Visakha Bucha Day”, people tend to choose to buy the offerings of offerings. Thai Dharma set to offer to the monk Therefore, in order to prevent operators from seizing the opportunity to increase the selling price without reasonable grounds. The Department of Internal Trade therefore sent its officials to inspect the price situation of sacred amulets in addition to the issuance. Audits that are already routinely performed

In this regard, it was found that the entrepreneur cooperated in compliance with the law in full. Therefore would like to recommend to entrepreneurs to put up signs showing the prices of goods and services. by showing the retail price of the product along with displaying a list of products Unit weight size The quantity and price of each item contained in the offering set or Thai Thamma set including the cost of the container Items and prices must have a font size (FONT) of size 16 or higher or equivalent size. to maintain fairness for the people, consumers And must sell products or services in accordance with the price tag. It is forbidden to seize the opportunity to increase the selling price without reasonable cause. And encourage people to compare prices and quality before making a purchase decision.

In addition, from visiting the area, he also monitored the situation of fresh food prices, including pork, which had previously increased the selling price at the farm. But from checking the retail price remained stable at 150-160 baht/kg. Limes continued to decline from the previous week, the average price was 5.3-5.5 baht/each to only 4-5 baht/each. The price dropped from 90-100 baht/kg to 70-80/kg and Jinda red chillies from 100 baht/kg to only 80 baht/kg. Many products whose prices have decreased due to more rain. Yield grows well and take less damage.

However, if consumers find that their purchases are unfair, they can file complaints at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569. or provincial commercial offices across the country The Department will send officers to inspect and if any offenses are found, legal action will be taken. strictly If the price tag is not displayed, there will be a fine of not more than 10,000 baht. Hoarding goods and refusing to sell them is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency