Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade confirms that the price of packed rice at department stores and fresh markets is still at the same price, has not increased the price. after discussing with the Rice Packers Association Stated to monitor the drought situation and India banned the export of white rice first. If the cost is very high, may use the management method of reducing the promotion fee instead.
Mr. Udom Srisomsong, deputy director-general of the Department of Internal Trade, said that the Department of Internal Trade is now monitoring the price of paddy in the country to increase. After India has announced a ban on exports of white rice and a drought that may see the price of packaged rice rising as well. After the Department had a discussion with the Thai Rice Entrepreneurs Association last week The association confirms that there will be no increase in the price of packaged rice during this period. which will jointly monitor the situation of both drought and India's ban on white rice exports, how will there be a solution in this regard?
However, as far as talking to the Association of Rice Entrepreneurs, the bag will bear the burden of higher costs first by freezing the bagged rice products as before to help ease the cost of living of the people. As a result, the price of rice packed in bags in major department stores across the country still sells the price of rice packed in 5 kg bags as the original price. But there is a news that the price of rice in various fresh markets and shops has been adjusted to some extent. In which the Department will send patrol officers to follow up and advise traders, even if trading in the fresh market, do not increase the price of rice during this period in any way If the public sees any bazaar with an increase in the price of rice, they can complain to hotline 1569 immediately.
However, if looking at the price of paddy last week with a slight increase by jasmine rice The average was 15,600 baht per ton from the previous week 15,125 baht. Pathum Thani paddy was at 13,700 baht per ton from the previous week 12,300 baht. adjusted up to 12,500 baht per ton from 11,325 baht and glutinous rice was at 14,900 baht per ton from 13,580 baht last week.
“Please cooperate not to increase the price. Including sending officers Follow up sales in various retail stores. It was found that the price level did not change. In addition to fixing the price to remain the same. There is also a discount promotion. By circulating the brand together continuously But if necessary has prepared a plan to make rice bags at factory prices to open distribution points for people across the country immediately, adhering to the principle of win win model (win win model) for farmers to benefit fully At the same time, we must take care of consumers. not to be affected, ”said Udom.
Source: Thai News Agency