Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade Follow the price of chili in the Khon Kaen area. It rose in mid-May to 150 baht per kilogram from the original 80 baht per kilogram because workers in the area stopped picking Chili Jinda from voting. and continuous rain But now the price has been reduced to 60-80 baht per kilogram.
Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade The Ministry of Commerce revealed that it was assigned to Khon Kaen Province Commerce. Going to the area to monitor the situation of chili products In the event that the price of chili peppers in Khon Kaen was presented, the price was increased to 150 baht per kilogram from the original 80 baht per kilogram, which affected the cost of traders. Especially Somtam restaurant that must use chili as the main ingredient in cooking
Khon Kaen Provincial Commercial Office Has visited the area to monitor the situation of chili prices in Khon Kaen province. It was found that the reason why the price of Chili Chili in the area has increased in the past 2-3 days is because most of the chili peppers in the Khon Kaen market are produced in the area. According to the news, it was during the period when the Chili Chili workers in the area stopped voting. together with continuous rain in the area Therefore, workers cannot go out and collect chili in the garden. However, from monitoring the situation, it was found that at present, the retail price of Jinda (red) chili peppers at Bang Lamphu Market and Sri Muang Thong Market in Khon Kaen Province is 100 baht. has returned to normal The price has dropped to 60-80 baht per kilogram, and the overall quantity of chillies entering the market is sufficient to meet consumer demand.
The Department has monitored the trading of vegetables in large wholesale and retail markets in Bangkok and its vicinity. As a result, the selling price has decreased from the past. For example, Chao Phraya eggplant prices dropped to 25-35 baht per kg (last week, 35-45 baht per kg), kale from 45-50 baht per kg (last week, 50-55 baht per kg), and Cucumbers reduced to 25-30 baht per kg (30-35 baht per kg last week)
etc.
However, the Department of Internal Trade and the Provincial Commerce Office in every province Will closely monitor the situation of vegetable prices. And emphasizes that entrepreneurs clearly display the price tag. And absolutely do not seize the opportunity to increase the price. If found, strict legal action will be taken. Which is punishable by imprisonment for 7 years and a fine of 140,000 baht. If people see unfair sales of goods or services Can notify at the hotline 1569 or the provincial commercial office in every province.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency