Government worried about farmers rushing to sell soft durians to China, affecting Thai credibility

On April 9, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that during this fruit season The government has already prepared a plan for the distribution of products and the provision of marketing channels. It is cooperation of all sectors, while General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, is concerned about the acceleration of cutting soft durians. sold out during this period because it is the beginning of the season The output to the market is still in small quantities. There are pre-orders through middlemen. and many long make it expensive Therefore, it may motivate farmers. Hurry up to cut the durian to sell to make a profit. even though the harvesting period has not yet reached affect the quality and reliability ofThai durian By Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Has ordered the relevant agencies to strictly inspect the quality of durians before selling them to consumers. The provincial agriculture office has set up a special set to stop young durians in key production provinces.

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives also emphasized that thecut soft durianIt is illegal for both growers and middlemen to sell. According to Section 271 of the Penal Code, whoever sells goods by deceitfully in any way to cause the buyer to be falsely convinced of the origin, condition, quality or quantity of such goods; shall be liable to imprisonment for not more than 3 years or a fine of not more than 6,000 baht, or both remember and fine, and the Consumer Protection Act of 1979, Section 47, whoever intentionally causes misunderstandings in the origin, condition quality, quantity or any other material concerning goods or services, whether one’s own or others, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term of not exceeding six months or to a fine of not exceeding fifty thousand baht, or to both.

Ms. Ratchada added about the acceptance of Thai fruit standards for export to China. Currently, the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) is satisfied with the GMP Plus system of the Department of Agriculture. by allowing Thailand to pass the assessment of 4 additional fruit packing plants exported to China, which Thai entrepreneurs have good operation Follow the instructions of the Chinese side. Under the WHO and FAO’s COVID-19 prevention measures, it is a good integration of cooperation between the government, the private sector and farmers.

“Prime Minister closely monitor the situation of production and management of agricultural products In particular, the follow-up to solve problems from the past Covid-19 situation has been continuously reported on the preparation of supporting measures. production distribution planning and procurement of marketing channels To help farmers urgently At the same time, the Prime Minister thanked the agricultural ambassador. and all relevant officials to help guide entrepreneurs Follow the instructions of the Chinese side. until passed the assessment, able to successfully export fruit to China Ask everyone to help maintain the quality of the fruit to meet the standards. to further export to other countries add more This will have a positive effect on the Thai trade market, adding value and generating income for the country. Please do not take advantage of short-term interests. undermining the credibility that everyone spends time building together,” Ms. Ratchada emphasized.