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List of price-controlled goods expanded
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Ministry of Commerce has announced a fresh set of measures to ease the cost of living, increasing the number of controlled goods to 71 and requiring prior approval for price increases on 21 products.
Key goods put under strict price watch
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2026
» The government will strictly control prices of 59 regulated product categories, mostly consumer goods, allowing increases only when justified and warning of tough action against violators, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.
Thailand offers Iran food for plastic pellets, fertiliser
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand is looking to export food and raw materials to Iran and other Middle East countries in exchange for its ships being allowed to safely bring back cargoes of plastic pellets and fertiliser from the conflict region, according to the commerce minister.
Government vows action over price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» The government is taking decisive action against shops that raised prices after joining the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, following a slew of complaints that point to widespread abuse of the programme's benefits.
PM shores up trade prospects on UK trip
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra sought collaboration from the UK private sector and Thai businesses during her visit to London this week to support the government's efforts to boost trade, push for a free trade agreement and increase employment for Thais, according to government spokesman Jirayu Huangsap.
Beijing hails Nanning city as a new gateway to Asean region
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/01/2025
» Beijing is promoting Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, as a new gateway between China and Asean.
B8 is too much for instant noodles, says commerce minister
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/08/2022
» Instant noodle manufacturers' requested two-baht-per-serving price increase is too much, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Govt mulls pork imports to reduce inflation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2022
» Importing pork could be a way to alleviate high prices and low supply, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday.
Egg exports banned for one week
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has banned the export of chicken eggs for seven days to end local egg shortages, and will extend it if needed.