Thailand opens more than 60 distribution points for green chili to help support its prices

Published 2021년 5월 15일

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia has decreased its import of green chili peppers from Thailand. In response, Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is purchasing 3,000 tons of green chili peppers from farmers in Songkhla and Nakhon Si Thammarat at not more than 5 baht/kg to support them. The Department of Internal Trade is also buying the produce at market price to prevent a drop in market value. Purchase points have been set up in these areas and more will be opening soon. Consumers are encouraged to buy from these points to support farmers and prevent a drop in market price. Inform the Hotline Department of Internal Trade or the Provincial Commercial Office nationwide if any unfair purchasing practices are observed.

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During the intense COVID situation in both Thailand and Malaysia. As a result, Malaysia has reduced the import of green chili peppers from Thailand. Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade revealed that the Ministry of Commerce has linked entrepreneurs to buy green chili peppers from farmers in the areas of Songkhla and Nakhon Si Thammarat, targeting 3,000 tons, by supporting funds from the mutual fund to help farmers in helping farmers in The rate is not more than 5 baht / kg, which has been purchased in the area of Songkhla and Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 400 tons. Songkhla province opened 59 points of purchase in Ranot and Krasasin districts. Nakhon Si Thammarat province has already opened 5 points of purchase in Hua Sai district. And has approved plans to open another 21 points of purchase in 4 districts, namely Pak Phanang, Cha-Uat, Chalerm Prakiat, and Chianyai, which will gradually open soon. In the area of Koh Thuat Sub-District, Pak ...

Source: Ththansettakij