Commerce Ministry to Set Up 3,050 Spots for Selling Affordable Consumer Goods –

In response to the price appreciation of several consumer staples, such as pork, chicken and eggs, a plan is now underway to establish 3,050 locations at department stores, petrol stations, and community spaces for selling affordable products. The Cabinet will soon be asked to allow the disbursement of 1.4 billion baht from the central budget to fund this endeavor.

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit inspected product prices at Lotus Rattanathibet superstore to ensure compliance with a request from the Ministry of Commerce for retailers to keep prices fixed for the time being. Upon inspection, the minister discovered that the retailer had put products in all categories on discount.

Jurin said his ministry is overseeing the prices of goods while adhering to a “balanced” principle that takes into consideration farmers, businesses and consumers….