Bangkok: Director General of the Department of Internal Trade. It was identified that 1-2 business operators applied for price adjustments for selling UHT milk products, but the documents were incomplete. Therefore, the price increase has not yet been allowed. Meanwhile, agricultural product prices continued to improve. Confident that the price of pork during Chinese New Year will increase slightly. Mr. Wattanasak Suea-iam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, mentioned the selling price of milk products in the market after the Milk Board, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, announced an increase in the price of raw cow milk to 22.75 baht/kg, or an increase of 2.25 baht/kg. As a result, the cost of producing fresh milk and milk products has increased. Recently, 1-2 business operators have submitted a proposal to adjust the selling price of UHT milk products to the Department of Internal Trade. But the documents are still incomplete, so there is still no permission to adjust the selling price. In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce have instructed the Department of Internal Trade to carefully consider the details of costs. By adjusting product prices, the Department of Internal Trade will consider only the increased cost of raw milk. In order to benefit the people and consumers as much as possible. However, if the documents submitted to the Department of Internal Trade are correct and complete. The Department will take approximately 15 days to determine whether or not the price adjustment is allowed. However, regarding the sales situation at this time, after discussion with the entrepreneurs, it was found that most of the entrepreneurs themselves understood that the purchasing power of the people had not yet fully recovered. Entrepreneurs choose to use management methods. Try to stimulate more consumption so that consumers make more purchasing decisions. Instead, prices are adjusted based on cost. Because it is believed t hat increasing product prices will definitely have an impact on sales. As for the product price situation this week, Most agricultural products have increased in price, benefiting farmers who produce them. Especially the price of rice This year is much higher than last year. The price of jasmine rice is 14,850 baht per tonne, Pathumthani rice is 14,350 baht and high rice is 12,850 baht per tonne. The price of oil palm has increased due to lower production, now at 6.25 baht per kilogram. Bottled palm oil is priced at 45 baht, with pork and chicken meat. and the price of chicken eggs has increased But it is still in a situation where the price is appropriate for farmers' costs. However, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Has ordered the Department of Internal Trade Follow the price situation closely in order to maintain a balance between farmers, producers and the consumer public. Especially pork at this time The price has been increased and it is expected that near the C hinese New Year festival the price will increase even more as demand increases. Still following the price situation closely. in order to maintain the selling price at an appropriate level But it is believed that the price of pork this year and near the Chinese New Year festival will not be as high as last year. Recently, the average price of pork is approximately 133 baht per kilogram, and chicken eggs are priced at 3.60 baht per egg. In addition to the prices of general consumer products, the Department also asks for cooperation. to product manufacturers, retail stores and department stores in fixing product prices to help with people's living expenses, especially during Chinese New Year The department will organize a special project to reduce the price of essential items, including offerings to the people. Source: Thai News Agency
Sunday, September 08, 2024