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Commerce Ministry steps up efforts to stamp out smuggling

The Commerce Ministry is intensifying its efforts to improve supervision of agricultural product imports to combat smuggling.

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2023

Robust demand raises durian prices

The price of export-grade durian is higher than last year as exporters have continuous demand for the fruit, according to the Commerce Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023

Ministry vows to keep tabs on prices

During the transition period ahead of the formation of a new government, the Commerce Ministry has pledged to stay vigilant in monitoring and controlling the domestic prices of goods and services to prevent any impact on consumers.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Economic gains ease cost pressure on producers

The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2023

Valentine's spending to hit B2.39bn

Spending on Valentine's Day this year is projected to top 2.39 billion baht, jumping 57.1% from last year and the first increase in five years, according to a University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

Agency to continue cost of living battle

The Commerce Ministry vows to move ahead with plans to help reduce the cost of living for people this year despite inflationary pressure easing, as reflected by lower domestic prices of most products and services.

Bangkok Post · Jan 2, 2023

Call to step up stockpiling in flooded areas

The Commerce Ministry has called for cooperation from department stores and modern trade outlets to help increase stockpiles of essential consumer products to ensure sufficient supplies and faster deliveries, especially in areas affected by floods.

Bangkok Post · Oct 11, 2022

Producers' plea for price bump ignored

Despite manufacturers' insistence on the need to increase their product prices to cope with higher production and raw material costs, the Commerce Ministry remains adamant that prices should remain frozen.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2022

Fertiliser supply adequate for peak plantation season

Local fertiliser traders and suppliers have confirmed there will be sufficient fertiliser supply during the peak plantation season starting in May, while pledging to step up imports from Saudi Arabia to meet domestic demand.

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022

Platforms say no to fee increase

Seven online delivery platforms confirmed on Monday that they would not raise their delivery charges despite rising energy prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict to help reduce the cost of living.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2022