Collaborate to inspect dealers of polished gems and jewelry to ensure product confidence.

Nonthaburi, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade joins with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board and the network to inspect polished gemstone dealers. and polished gemstone jewelry To create product confidence for consumers Along with emphasizing that entrepreneurs must clearly label their products. Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade It was revealed that the Department of Internal Trade together with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), Bangkok tourist police National Gem and Jewelry Research and Development Institute Visit the area to inspect Business operators selling polished gems and polished gemstone jewelry Because Thailand has now opened the country after the COVID situation. As a result, many foreign tourists come to visit and buy jewelry. Therefore, in order to prevent traders from taking the opportunity to sell products in a way that takes advantage of consumers. which will affect the image of Thailand The Di rector-General of the Department of Internal Trade has assigned special patrols to inspect and supervise business operators to ensure strict compliance with the law. As for the Department of Internal Trade, there is supervision for entrepreneurs to sell polished gemstone products. and polished gemstone jewelry Follow the law by posting signs clearly showing the selling prices of products. Including preventing entrepreneurs from taking the opportunity to increase selling prices without good reason. In order for consumers to receive fairness in purchasing products. In this regard, from deploying special patrol officers to inspect business operators in the Bangkok area, it was found that traders cooperated in complying with the law. Haven't found any behavior in selling products that takes advantage of consumers. There are a variety of prices to choose from depending on the quality of the gems, styles and sizes of the various jewelry. However, polished gem products and jewelry uncut gems There are many differe nt prices to choose from. Therefore, people are advised to compare prices and quality before deciding to buy products. If the price and quantity of products or services are not fair, Complaints can be made at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or provincial commercial offices nationwide. There will be an investigation to ensure fairness. And if any offense is found, strict legal action will be taken. In the case of not posting price signs, there is a penalty of not more than 10,000 baht. In the case of selling products at an unreasonably high price, hoarding products and refusing to sell them is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both. Source: Thai News Agency