Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade Check out the products in the Sampeng market area. Wholesale and retail sources such as water guns, waterproof envelopes, scented water, and floral shirts. To prevent and take care not to seize the opportunity to increase the price exaggeratedly before Songkran. Emphasize that if found to raise the price, you will definitely face both fines and imprisonment.

Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that during the near Songkran Festival People and consumers join together to continue Thai traditions. pouring water on adults Meet relatives and swim Songkran water splash Causing the demand to buy products used during the Songkran festival more than usual To prevent traders from seizing the opportunity to increase product prices without reasonable grounds. has led the patrol team Department of Internal Trade Visit the product inspection area at Sampeng area, Bangkok Which is an important wholesale and retail source during the festival, such as water guns, waterproof envelopes, baking liquids, including ready-to-wear clothes, especially floral shirts, etc.

However, from visiting the area, it was found that the selling price of products is within normal criteria. Haven't found opportunistic behavior to increase product prices. And the entrepreneur cooperates well in complying with the law correctly, showing the selling price clearly, openly, so that consumers can compare prices before making a purchase decision, with a variety of product prices to choose from, depending on the size, material and style of the product. For example, a water gun costs 10-300 baht, a waterproof envelope costs 15-30 baht, a floral shirt costs 100-250 baht. People are advised to compare prices and quality before making a purchase decision.

In addition, the Department has sent patrols to the Department of Internal Trade. as well as coordinating provincial commerce in every province check strict closely supervise the sale of consumer goods during the festival If consumers find that the price is not fair, they can file complaints at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or provincial commercial offices across the country. The Department will send officers to inspect and if any offenses are found, legal action will be taken. strictly If the price tag is not displayed, a fine of not more than 10,000 baht will be imposed. Hoarding goods and refusing to sell them is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both.

Source: Thai News Agency