Nonthaburi, August 17-Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade discusses the Association of Thai Rice Entrepreneurs Association. and the Thai Rice Mill Association lobbied to freeze the price of packaged rice successfully Lean operators will do their best. Although the cost of paddy has increased, revealing that if necessary, bags of rice will be made cheaper than the market and sold to consumers across the country.

Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, said after discussion with the Thai Rice Entrepreneurs Association. and the Thai Rice Mill Association To monitor the price situation of packaged rice that the Department has asked for cooperation for rice bag entrepreneurs to freeze the selling price. and do not increase the price during this time To help reduce the cost of living for the people. The entrepreneurs are willing to cooperate. But you have to look at the situation as well. Especially the cost of rice, how much will be increased.

However, following the situation of the price of rice bags, it was found that a 5-kilogram (kg) bag of jasmine rice had an average price of 210 baht per bag, compared to 209 baht per bag last year. 117.94 baht per bag, compared to the average 119 baht per bag last year, considered normal prices. As for the price of paddy, it was found that it increased slightly. The jasmine rice paddy is at 15,000-16,900 baht per ton and paddy 12,000-12,500 baht per unit, and the price of rice bags in wholesale and retail department stores has not increased the price. But there is a continuous discount promotion.

Thai Rice Millers Association Confirmed to deliver rice to members of the Thai Rice Entrepreneurs Association. Continuously, not to be stuck in order to be able to produce bags of rice into the market, in which the two associations will work closely together. And confirmed that there will be no shortage of rice for sure and if necessary The department will cooperate with 2 associations in preparing bags of rice cheaper than the market for sale. Through various existing channels such as mobile commerce, government offices, local department stores, so that people have alternative ways to buy rice. But it's just a measure that has been prepared. may not be required

Mr. Yongyut Pruekmahadamrong, President of the Thai Rice Entrepreneurs Association, said that the cost of rice has changed significantly. Especially white rice, but the association and its members will freeze the price fully. in order not to affect consumers as well.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency