Government Mobilizes Commerce Ministry to Prevent Supply Shortages During Floods
The government has mobilized the Commerce Ministry to prevent supply shortages and price spikes during flooding, with provincial offices coordinating with businesses to ensure essential goods reach affected areas quickly.
On September 26, Lalida Perisivivattana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the government is closely tracking heavy rainfall and flooding in many areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachee Sutharmpun has instructed the Commerce Ministry to prepare and monitor the supply and pricing of essential goods, emphasizing that supplies must not run short and prices must remain fair. The ministry is coordinating with businesses to deliver goods to affected areas as needed.
Lalida stated that Supachee has directed provincial commerce offices nationwide to closely monitor local conditions, including goods availability, prices, affected areas, and public needs, so central authorities can rapidly coordinate aid and distribute goods. Regional offices must work with wholesalers, retailers, and local businesses to stock sufficient essential goods and report any transport or distribution problems immediately to the Commerce Ministry for urgent support.
"When people are affected by flooding, it is critical that essential goods do not run short or prices spike unfairly," Lalida said. "We have instructed provincial commerce offices to closely monitor quantity, price, and distribution. If any area sees increased demand, we must quickly coordinate with businesses to deliver goods in time." Members of the public who discover unfair pricing, shortages, hoarding, or unmarked prices can report violations to the Commerce Department hotline 1569 or provincial commerce offices for investigation and legal action.
