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Durian market hit by labour shortages
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai durian exports are expected to face several hurdles due to labour shortages and a lack of collection centres during the harvest season.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
Trade ministry vows tight controls as southern floods threaten supplies
Online Reporters, Published on 23/11/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has ordered strict monitoring of food and household supplies in flood-hit southern provinces, warning retailers not to hike prices and urging shoppers not to panic-buy.
Stores told to be clear about pricing
Published on 06/11/2025
» Shops participating in the Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme have been warned to clearly display prices, while those collecting value-added tax (VAT) must inform consumers of the final price, according to the Department of Internal Trade (DIT).
New measures expected to shore up rice prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch additional measures to shore up prices of paddy rice totalling 14 million tonnes, seeking to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
Over 120,000 shops sign up for co-pay scheme ahead of public rollout
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» More than 120,000 shops across Thailand have registered to join the government’s “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme ahead of public registration next week, officials said on Sunday.
Thai private hospitals back cheaper drug options
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2025
» More than 350 private hospitals in Thailand have signed on to a government initiative to offer patients the option of buying medicines from external sources, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Jail term possible for Michelin-starred restauranteur over B4,000 omelette
Online Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade is further investigating the four-digit price of a crabmeat omelette at a Bangkok Michelin-starred eatery to see if the dish was overpriced, an offence that can carry a jail term.
Department to probe Raan Jay Fai pricing scandal
Business, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will investigate Raan Jay Fai's crabmeat omelettes following a claim by an influencer concerning an excessive additional charge.
Committee endorses 4 rice projects worth over B50bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2025
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee has approved four projects worth more than 50 billion baht to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.