Thai Commerce Min happy with retail price slash by manufacturers

Commerce minister Apiradi Tantaraporn expressed his satisfaction after going on an inspection of prices of goods at several markets. After the inspection, she said the prices of vegetarian food have not been raised up too high this year, and the public could still afford to make purchases.

She disclosed that 23 product manufacturers have notified the ministry that they have lowered the prices of 244 items, following the decrease of oil prices.

Out of the listed items, 108 are in the food and beverages category, 35 items are construction materials, and 101 items in the lubricants category.

The retail price cut for food and drinks will be between 1-56 baht, she said.