Chanthaburi, The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade visited the area to inspect the scales used for purchasing durian at the durian purchasing station in Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province, hoping to maintain fairness for farmers.
Second Lieutenant Chakra Yodmanee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Revealed after bringing officials of the Chanthaburi Provincial Commerce Office and the Office of Weights and Measures District 4-2 (Chanthaburi) went to the area to inspect the scales used in purchasing durian at the company’s durian purchasing gallery. Bao Heng San He Co., Ltd. and Thammasorn Durian Stand 789, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province, said they have ordered the Weights and Measures Branch Office in the Eastern Region to mobilize officials to inspect car scales. spring scale and digital scale used for purchasing fruit since March Before the produce hits the market during April-May. To maintain fairness for farmers in selling their produce. In
addition to maintaining a good price level at this time, this is in accordance with the policy of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce (Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai).
In this regard, the Ministry of Commerce has ordered the Chanthaburi Provincial Commerce Office Rayong Provincial Commercial Office and Trat Provincial Commercial Office Publicize and inspect the posting of signs showing the purchase price of fruits such as durian, mangosteen, and rambutan in accordance with the announcement of the Central Committee on Prices of Goods and Services No. 66 B.E. 2023 on displaying the purchase price of agricultural products. That requires business operators who are collectors of packing plants (Long) to clearly display the purchase price by 8:00 a.m. every day or as soon as the purchase opens in front of the purchase point. So that farmers are informed and can compare purchase prices. Including the price must be displayed in accordance with the actual purchase. The Deputy Director-General of the Departme
nt of Internal Trade emphasized on officials to be more strict during the evening hours. This is the time when farmers bring a lot of their produce to sell. This is because produce is usually harvested and gathered in the morning and during the day.
However, we would like to urge the collectors and langgers to strictly abide by the law. In the case where the purchase price is not displayed Must be punished with a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht and in the case of cheating on the scale. Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 7 years and a fine not exceeding 280,000 baht for fellow farmers who do not receive fair treatment in selling their produce. Complaints can be reported via the Department of Internal Trade hotline, calling 1569, provincial commercial offices nationwide. or the Weights and Measures branch office in the responsible area.-514
Source: Thai News Agency