Chai Nat Market Quiet on Lottery Day, Subsidy System Fails
Chai Nat’s Tax Sung market is quiet as lottery day overlaps with a failed launch of the Thai Chai Thai Plus subsidy system, while vegetable prices have surged after flooding. Vendors report slow trade and multiple attempts needed to verify identities for the 1,000‑baht aid, limited to 200 baht per day. The weak economy and high costs have left mainly regular food‑stall customers visiting the market.
The Tax Sung market in Chai Nat is experiencing low activity as lottery day coincides with the launch of the final two‑month phase of the Thai Chai Thai Plus subsidy program, which suffered a system outage and unstable internet early in the morning. Because of these issues, many citizens faced long delays trying to verify their identities to claim the extra 1,000‑baht support. At the same time, fresh vegetable prices have jumped across the board due to flooding in major growing areas; cilantro now sells for 120 baht per kilogram (up from 100 baht) and eggplant for 320 baht per kilogram (up from 220 baht). Vendors say the market is quiet, with only regular customers from food stalls visiting, as the weak economy and high prices reduce overall purchasing power. The 1,000‑baht assistance can be used at a rate of no more than 200 baht per day for two months, which sellers say provides some relief but is insufficient to offset the broader downturn.
