The Department of Internal Trade has initiated the 'Omkoi Model' and the 'Fruit Festival 2023' project to buy mangoes from farmers at market prices, with over 16,000 tons purchased so far this season. This initiative involves collaboration with leading exporters and retailers, and the price per kilogram has increased compared to last year. The department is also linking local entrepreneurs to purchase mangoes and is planning to sell them in local department stores and mobile commercial locations in Bangkok. The Department is also monitoring mango production and preparing aid measures for farmers, with expectations of a slight increase in production volume from last year.