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Department of Internal Trade seeks to avert mask shortage
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2021
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has urged companies producing face masks to work to full capacity to meet a steep rise in demand since the compulsory wearing of masks outdoors came into effect.
Govt bullish over face-mask supply
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2020
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) on Monday insisted that the country has the manufacturing capacity to produce enough surgical face masks for state workers on the frontline in the fight against a second wave of Covid-19 infections.
Price curbs for masks as cases climb
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/12/2020
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered restrictions on the price of surgical masks across the country, after a surge in Covid-19 cases was linked to a shrimp wholesaler in Samut Sakhon on Saturday.
Wichai set to return as trade chief
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/05/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has signed an order reinstating Wichai Phochanakij as director-general of the Department of Internal Trade (DIT).
New national hub to work on easing mask shortages
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2020
» A new national centre will be set up to solve the face mask crisis after earlier attempts to deal with the severe shortage failed to ensure availability.
China urged to help meet mask supply
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/03/2020
» Thailand yesterday called on China to help with the supply of surgical masks, raw materials required for production of the masks, and other products needed to control the spread of Covid-19.
Vendors warned on mask price
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2020
» The Commerce Ministry on Thursday warned that vendors who sell face masks at a price higher than the fixed 2.5 baht per item face a jail term of five years and/or a fine of 100,000 baht.
Price control for face masks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2020
» The government is putting face masks and alcohol-based hand sanitiser on the state price control list as part of efforts to deal with the deadly virus outbreak.