The Department of Internal Trade in Thailand has announced a rise in crude palm oil prices in Malaysia, which is expected to impact the price of Thai palm oil. The Department has urged farmers to harvest ripe palm for a higher price and to ensure fair purchasing of palm fruit based on the current market price of crude palm oil. Additionally, the Department will randomly check the validity of scales used for measuring palm fruit, and any fraudulent activities or incorrect weight tolerances could result in imprisonment and hefty fines.