Nonthaburi Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Inspecting the Duangkaew Plaza Fresh Market, Nonthaburi Province, found that prices of fresh vegetables began to decrease. whole long beans Jinda bird chilli, coriander, lime after entering the rainy season More output and in the same direction as the price of fresh vegetables throughout the country. But we still have to keep an eye on coriander and scallions, which are sensitive vegetables during the rainy season. We emphasize to consumers that if they are not treated fairly, or have been taken advantage of, notify the hotline 1569 immediately. Mr. Kornit Nonjui, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Revealed after surveying the trade situation and product prices at Duang Kaew Plaza Fresh Market, Nonthaburi Province on May 27, 2024, that it was an area visit to inspect and maintain trade fairness. and prevent exploitation of consumers It was found that people came out to spend and spend energetically. Product price s are stable. But the overall price of fresh vegetables has begun to stabilize and decline. By yardlong beans, from the price of 65 baht/kilogram (kg.), reduced to 60 baht/kg. Jinda chili peppers, from the price of 86.50 baht/kg., reduced to 80 baht/kg. Coriander, from the price of 220 baht/kg., reduced to 200 baht/kg. . Lime from 3.30 baht/piece reduced to 3.00 baht/piece, while vegetables with stable prices such as Chinese cabbage 40 baht/kg., cabbage 40 baht/kg., Chinese morning glory 40 baht/kg., and garden bird's eye chilli 420 baht/kg. 'The price of fresh vegetables in Duangkaew Plaza Market It is in the same direction as the price of fresh vegetables throughout the country. that most began to decrease Because now vegetable produce has entered the market as usual. and is likely to increase during this rainy season. This will help relieve the burden of living expenses for the people. After fresh vegetables rose in the previous summer,' Mr. Kornit said. There are also vegetable products that need to be monitored. Because they are sensitive during the rainy season, including coriander and scallions, the department will closely monitor the situation. If it is found that there is an abnormally high price or shortage, vegetables will be coordinated from central agricultural markets, including Sri Mueang Market, Si Mum Mueang Market, and Thai Market, in order to link and sell vegetables at wholesale prices. and immediately open points in provinces that have problems At present, sales points have been opened in more than 22 provinces, including Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Bueng Kan, Buriram, Amnat Charoen, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Surin, Yasothon, Chachoengsao, Ang Thong, Uthai Thani, Chanthaburi, Lopburi, Chainat, Phuket, Phang Nga and Narathiwat. However, if consumers do not receive fairness in purchasing products or receiving services Complaints can be made through the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or the Provincial Commerce Office. or Offic e of Weights and Measures branches nationwide The department will go in and investigate to ensure fairness. and if an offense is found Will proceed strictly according to the law. In the case where prices of products and services are not displayed Must be punished with a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht and if goods and services are sold at unreasonably high prices. Hoarding products and refusing to sell them Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both. According to the Act on Prices of Goods and Services, B.E. 2542 . Source: Thai News Agency