Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade. Revealing that department stores respond to the commercial policy of rain and flooding, preparing essential products with huge price reductions and would like to emphasize to entrepreneurs that they must not take the opportunity to sell products at unreasonably expensive prices. Price signs must be posted clearly.
Second Lieutenant Chakra Yodmanee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that as a result of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Has ordered the Department of Internal Trade to take care of people affected by flooding and heavy rain in many areas. Especially the northern, northeastern, and upper central regions. to have adequate supplies of necessary consumer goods And there is no opportunity to sell products that are unreasonably expensive. or stockpiling of goods, which the Department has held a meeting to monitor the situation and practice preparedness guidelines with both central and regional wholesale and retail stores.
In this regard, we went to survey the situation at Do Home Department Store, Rangsit Branch, Pathum Thani Province, and found that the department store has prepared a sufficient stock of essential products. Whether it is washing and cleaning equipment Water pumps, hoses, sandbags or home repair equipment such as tiles, interior paint, cement and waterproofing grout, etc. When people come to buy products in stores and order online. or order by phone You will be able to receive the products you want immediately. There is no problem in distributing products, including on-site surveying and repair services.
In addition, Dohome Department Store is one of the operators that announced in conjunction with the Ministry of Commerce earlier this month that they will reduce product prices until the end of the year, such as construction materials such as floor and wall tiles, sanitary ware, doors, windows, and water pumps. Up to 35% on electrical appliances such as televisions and air conditioners. Washing machines, refrigerators, and electric stoves are discounted up to 55%. Groups of home decorations and technical equipment, such as lamps, electrical wires, and solar panels, are discounted up to 80%. Based on inquiries from department store executives. It is expected that people will come out to spend more at the end of the year. This is because construction contractors will return to work more after the rainy season ends. And it is expected that more tourists will come as well.
The Department will continue to closely monitor the situation in the quantity and prices of essential products. And we would like to emphasize to entrepreneurs that they must not take the opportunity to sell products at unreasonably expensive prices. and must clearly display product price signs In the case of selling products at unreasonably expensive prices or hoarding products, the maximum penalty is imprisonment not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both. And in the case of not posting a sign showing the selling price, the maximum penalty is a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht. If people do not receive fair trade Complaints can be made to the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or via the Line application @MR.DIT
Source: Thai News Agency