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Nonthaburi, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade confirms that he is closely monitoring all consumer products. Although there is a possibility that the price of diesel will increase after the government will not use measures to fix the price of diesel at 30 baht per liter, causing the price of diesel to gradually increase. The impact will be more on transportation than on production costs. He pointed out that he would like to wait and see clarity before inviting product manufacturers to discuss helping freeze products to help consumers first. Mr. Wattanasak Suea-iam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, said that the department would like to wait to see clarity on the government's policy regarding the diesel price fixing measure before it expires on April 19, whether there will be a further fixing measure or not. Let diesel fuel exceed 30 baht per liter, to what extent does it depend on the price of oil in the world market? It is accepted that the diesel fuel group that will gradually increase the impact will mostly be on the transportation side rather than the impact on product production. But from what I've heard, the industrial sector is willing to bear the burden of transportation costs themselves and will not push the burden of asking for price increases for consumer products. 'The Department monitors and analyzes the cost of producing every consumer product, every product, every day. And it is also seen that even though the price of diesel fuel will begin to increase, the majority of the impact will be on the transportation side rather than production costs. Because if we consider that each type of product that is produced has a variety of raw materials, then in order to increase the price of the product, we have to look at how much of that type of product is affected by diesel oil. And if calculated, the actual impact is considered to be a small proportion. Therefore, it is not a reason to ask for an increase in product prices from the impact of the increase in diesel pri ces,' Mr. Wattanasak said. However, if any business operator sees that the impact of increased diesel prices has an impact on the cost of producing products, they can submit a request to adjust products that are actually affected to the Department of Internal Trade for consideration. If analyzed and found to have an impact on the actual production costs of the product, the Department will approve an increase in the price of that product. But if considering the impact on costs, not much, the Department We will ask for cooperation to help freeze that type of product first to help reduce the cost of living for the people. And if the government's policy guidelines on taking care of the diesel fuel group have come out The Department will invite all product manufacturers and department stores to come to a meeting to discuss and ask for cooperation in helping to fix the prices of all products first to help fellow citizens. This is to prevent consumers from being taken advantage of. The Department of Internal Trade has emphasized that business operators and shops must clearly post signs showing the selling prices. If found, strict legal action will be taken. In the case of not posting a sign showing the price, there will be a penalty of a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht or if there is excessive profit making. There will be a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 7 years, a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both. If people see unfair sales of products or services You can report it at the hotline 1569 or the Provincial Commerce Office in every province nationwide. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Motor Show" awakens the car market, pushing total reservations to over 58,611 vehicles. EVs are still strong, with reservations rising 32.78%. The 45th Bangkok International Motor Show was held from 27 March - 7 April. There were a total of 58,611 vehicle reservations at the event, an increase of 27.5 percent from last year. Part of this comes from new cars and motorcycles. Recommended during the event Including campaigns to stimulate sales of car manufacturers. while the number of visitors to the fair reached 1.6 million people Mr. Jaturon Komolmit, Chief Operating Officer of Grand Prix International Public Company Limited, in his capacity as Vice President of organizing the "45th Bangkok International Motor Show", revealed that due to this year's event There are new entrepreneurs. Many people attended the event. Especially entrepreneurs from China and Vietnam. that brings new electric cars They come in for consumers to choose to see and buy in large numbers, with prices starting in the low hund reds of thousands. up to the first few million As a result, there were as many as 1,610,972 consumers interested in attending the event, resulting in more than 58,611 car and motorcycle reservations at the event, divided into 5,173 motorcycles and 53,438 cars, with more than 32.78 percent being electric car reservations made within. event' 'Electric cars from China have gained the public's attention. Just like electric cars from European companies. Whether it's Mercedes-Benz BMW and Volvo, with a combined total of more than 17,517 reservations, accounting for a share of more than 32.78 percent, while cars using internal combustion engines still account for more than 35,921 reservations. 'As for the behavior of consumers, this year they responded to the new models of cars that were launched at the event. and opened for reservations at the Motor Show for the first time. This can be seen from the dense negotiation atmosphere as every year, especially on weekends where bookings are twice as many as on weekdays. But with the behavior of consumers changing To suit the time when you have to tighten your seat belt. Therefore turn to buy a new car that meets the needs of better value. Meanwhile, the luxury car market continues to grow as planned due to the fact that car manufacturers are vying to launch almost every new product model. to stimulate sales,' Mr. Chaturon said. While this year's motorcycles had 5 brands from China participating, electric motorcycles also received quite a bit of attention from visitors. Resulting in a total of 5,173 motorcycle reservations at the event. For the "46th Bangkok International Motor Show" it will take place between 26 March - 6 April 2025 at Impact Challenger 1-3 Muang Thong Thani. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The price of gold continues to surge, increasing another 400 baht, gold jewelry reaching 41,150 baht, a new record high. Gold Traders Association Announcement of the gold price on April 8, 2024, 1st time at 9:07 a.m. (market opening) increased by 100 baht. Gold bars are bought back at 40,250.00 baht/baht of gold and sold out at 40,350.00 baht/baht of gold, while gold jewelry is bought. Returned 39,522.12 baht/baht of gold and sold out 40,850.00 baht/baht of gold. And at 10:46 a.m., gold prices have changed 12 times, including a 400 baht increase. The 12th time, gold bars bought at 40,550.00 baht/baht of gold and sold out at 40,650.00 baht/baht of gold, while gold jewelry was bought at 39,825.32 baht. /baht of gold and sold out at 41,150.00 baht/baht of gold, making a new all-time high. The price of gold in Thailand has increased in line with the world gold price trend. There are factors from the trend of lowering interest rates by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) as well as the buying power of gold f rom central banks around the world due to geopolitical risks in Russia and the Middle East. and strong purchasing power of gold from China. Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, The Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade revealed that after organizing the Thailand Post @Blue Flag project, adding a channel for sending parcels through Blue Flag stores across the country, it has received a lot of interest. Preparing to open Phase 2 to allow additional Fah Flag stores that are interested to join during July. We are confident that Fah Flag stores will provide parcel delivery and storage services throughout Thailand. Really increases income for small businesses. Ready to wait for clarity on the digital wallet project on April 10 before pulling Blue Flag stores into the project. Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed the results of operations. Thai Post Project @Fah Flag, which the Department of Internal Trade Together with Thailand Post Company Limited, we have added channels for sending and receiving parcels through Blue Flag stores across the country. In the first phase of the project, Blue Flag stores will serve as parcel pick-up points. for postal officials to pick up and forward to the destination recipient After 1 month of launching the project, Blue Flag stores have applied to join the project, exceeding the target of 20,000. Now there are more than 21,000. The Department has already arranged 4,636 stores into the system and 2,569 have opened for service. Stores and are gradually opening all over the country in the near future. However, Blue Flag stores' service points are considered to cover all areas, even if they are remote communities or even border areas. This is because Blue Flag stores are also scattered in remote areas. And from such cooperation This makes Thailand Post have a total network of more than 50,000 points nationwide. It is considered a convenience for the people. Online merchants increase channels for receiving or sending products through Blue Flag stores and reduce costs. Including increasing income for small entrepreneurs like Blue Flag stores. In addition, the Department will evaluate pro ject performance during the first 3 months to determine if there are any problems. Or does anything need to be improved? Initially, problems were found with the application used to scan and receive parcels, which only supported the Android system. Does not support iOS system Currently in the process of being fixed, it is expected that after Songkran this service will be available. If the results of the Phase 1 evaluation have no problems and it is found that the operators are ready The Department will begin phase 2 of operations, with Thongfah stores adding storage and parcel delivery services as well. From the beginning it was opened as a place to blow parcels only. Aiming to open for service During the months of July-August 2024 It is expected that there will be at least 20,000 flagship stores participating in the project, most of which are original stores that participated in the project in the first phase. and the operation of Phase 2, the service of receiving goods and delivering goods Blue Flag stores m ay need more investment. To purchase equipment to provide services such as photocopiers Parcel weighing scale and postage stamps, etc. In addition, the Department is ready for stores that are in the Blue Flag Store Project nationwide that will come to support the government's digital wallet project. But we must see clear government policy guidelines first. It is expected that the meeting of the Digital Wallet Project Committee on April 10 will provide clarity on the project so that the Ministry of Commerce can proceed with laying out the framework for Blue Flag stores that will join the Digital Wall project. The government's letter can continue. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Farmers reveal hot weather, drought, unstable weather, aggravating animal diseases. As a result, animals become weak and easily sick. Increased damage rate Pointing out that costs are rising. Reasons for having to buy more water and use electricity From the problem of hot weather, drought, and in many areas, weather conditions fluctuate throughout the day. Mr. Suntaraporn Singriwong, president of the Northern Pig Farmers Association, said the hot weather has affected the animals' ability to adjust their bodies in time. Stress occurs Makes you eat less food Slower growth Animals' bodies are weak and get sick more easily, along with the amount of dry water that is muddy and highly dirty. Pigs who drink such water are more likely to have diarrhea. Farmers need to incur expenses to purify the water before using it. And some areas encountered drought problems to the point where they had to buy water for use on farms and give it to pigs to drink. which in the month of this coming This problem will become more apparent. Almost every farmer is required to purchase water for use every year. At the same time, important diseases in pigs still exist. Both ongoing problems from African Swine Fever (ASF) and Porcine Contagious Diarrhea (PED) are common during this season. This problem is causing quite a bit of damage in the pig farming industry. 'Both weather problems and pig diseases still exist. This causes the loss rate on farms to be as high as 30-40%, while the cost of raising small farmers in the northern region is as high as 82-85 baht per kilogram. The national average cost of raising small-scale farmers is 79-80 baht per kilogram. But if there is poor disease prevention management The cost will definitely increase to more than 80 baht per kilogram, especially with the additional burden in the case of having to buy water for use. This is in contrast to the average farm-gate price of pigs which is still depressed at an average of only 58 - 64 baht per kilogram. This may cause farmers to decide to stop raisin g them,' Mr. Suntaraporn said. Mr. Somboon Watcharapongphan President of the Broiler Farmers Association Said that hot weather like this Growing broilers often encounters problems. Eating less food due to stress As a result, chickens grow slowly. Takes longer to raise The morbidity and mortality rates have increased to 5% at present. Farmers need to reduce the amount of farming so that it is not too dense. And to adjust the climate in the greenhouse, you must turn on water to nourish the cooling system and turn on the ventilation fan at all times. Electricity costs therefore increase. Causes humidity and ammonia gas in the greenhouse. Affecting animal health 'Chickens do not have sweat glands that help with cooling. If the chickens are exposed to hot weather This will cause the chickens to face heat stress, which will have problems digesting food and absorbing nutrients. cause slower growth Growth efficiency decreased accordingly. Waste of time and increased cost of raising. and preparing sufficient clean w ater for use must increase the cost of adjusting water quality and supplement with vitamins to help stimulate water intake These factors increase the cost of raising per farmer. The average cost is now as high as 41-42 baht per kilogram. and the trend will be higher,' Mr. Somboon said. Meanwhile, in the laying poultry sector, farmers are equally affected by the hot weather problem. Especially chickens are animals that do not have sweat glands to help with cooling. and being covered with fur is an obstacle to heat escaping from the body. It causes the hens to eat less food. Drink more water To help reduce heat in the body Hens experience accumulated stress. And eating little food makes the nutrients not enough to create egg foam. The egg production has decreased. Egg egg size becomes smaller The selling price is lower. Therefore, income decreased as well. Meanwhile, the rate of damage from broken eggs in the womb increased. Farmers therefore have higher costs from a smaller denominator. and must also bear the burden of increasing electricity costs To be used for cooling to help reduce the temperature in the house throughout the day. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Farmers reveal hot weather, drought, unstable weather, aggravating animal diseases. As a result, animals become weak and easily sick. Increased damage rate Pointing out that costs are rising. Reasons for having to buy more water and use electricity From the problem of hot weather, drought, and in many areas, weather conditions fluctuate throughout the day. Mr. Suntaraporn Singriwong, president of the Northern Pig Farmers Association, said the hot weather has affected the animals' ability to adjust their bodies in time. Stress occurs Makes you eat less food Slower growth Animals' bodies are weak and get sick more easily, along with the amount of dry water that is muddy and highly dirty. Pigs who drink such water are more likely to have diarrhea. Farmers need to incur expenses to purify the water before using it. And some areas encountered drought problems to the point where they had to buy water for use on farms and give it to pigs to drink. which in the month of this coming This problem will become more apparent. Almost every farmer is required to purchase water for use every year. At the same time, important diseases in pigs still exist. Both ongoing problems from African Swine Fever (ASF) and Porcine Contagious Diarrhea (PED) are common during this season. This problem is causing quite a bit of damage in the pig farming industry. 'Both weather problems and pig diseases still exist. This causes the loss rate on farms to be as high as 30-40%, while the cost of raising small farmers in the northern region is as high as 82-85 baht per kilogram. The national average cost of raising small-scale farmers is 79-80 baht per kilogram. But if there is poor disease prevention management The cost will definitely increase to more than 80 baht per kilogram, especially with the additional burden in the case of having to buy water for use. This is in contrast to the average farm-gate price of pigs which is still depressed at an average of only 58 - 64 baht per kilogram. This may cause farmers to decide to stop raisin g them,' Mr. Suntaraporn said. Mr. Somboon Watcharapongphan President of the Broiler Farmers Association Said that hot weather like this Growing broilers often encounters problems. Eating less food due to stress As a result, chickens grow slowly. Takes longer to raise The morbidity and mortality rates have increased to 5% at present. Farmers need to reduce the amount of farming so that it is not too dense. And to adjust the climate in the greenhouse, you must turn on water to nourish the cooling system and turn on the ventilation fan at all times. Electricity costs therefore increase. Causes humidity and ammonia gas in the greenhouse. Affecting animal health 'Chickens do not have sweat glands that help with cooling. If the chickens are exposed to hot weather This will cause the chickens to face heat stress, which will have problems digesting food and absorbing nutrients. cause slower growth Growth efficiency decreased accordingly. Waste of time and increased cost of raising. and preparing sufficient clean w ater for use must increase the cost of adjusting water quality and supplement with vitamins to help stimulate water intake These factors increase the cost of raising per farmer. The average cost is now as high as 41-42 baht per kilogram. and the trend will be higher,' Mr. Somboon said. Meanwhile, in the laying poultry sector, farmers are equally affected by the hot weather problem. Especially chickens are animals that do not have sweat glands to help with cooling. and being covered with fur is an obstacle to heat escaping from the body. It causes the hens to eat less food. Drink more water To help reduce heat in the body Hens experience accumulated stress. And eating little food makes the nutrients not enough to create egg foam. The egg production has decreased. Egg egg size becomes smaller The selling price is lower. Therefore, income decreased as well. Meanwhile, the rate of damage from broken eggs in the womb increased. Farmers therefore have higher costs from a smaller denominator. and must also bear the burden of increasing electricity costs To be used for cooling to help reduce the temperature in the house throughout the day. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Pimpattra" orders carpet inspection for cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon and nearby areas. After finding more than 1,000 tons more From the case in the news in the past that More than 13,000 tonnes of cadmium waste from a factory in Tak province was removed from the area. And approximately 2,500 tons of cadmium residue was found at a factory in Samut Sakhon province, with the remaining more than 10,000 tons not found in the factory area. And on April 6, the Ministry of Industry and police officers More than 6,000 tons of cadmium waste was found in a warehouse near Khlong Kiew, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, which was verified to come from the same source as the factory in Samut Sakhon. By seizing and confiscating and filed a legal action. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, revealed that after the Department of Industrial Works clarified that the said dac-containing zinc residue is considered a Type 3 hazardous substance under the Hazardous Substances Act. Those who possess illegal ly will be prosecuted. Most recently, on the morning of April 7, the Ministry of Industry By the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office The combined forces of the Central Investigation Police and Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division inspected a factory in Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon, which operated a copper casting business. and copper sediment Found a pile of cadmium waste Scattered both inside and outside the building, amounting to more than 1,000 tons, which have been confiscated. and report complaints and accusations with the said factory. In addition, he also ordered the factory Move the waste pile into the entire building. In order to prevent the spread of cadmium residue. At the same time, the Samut Sakhon Provincial Administrative Organization A team of officials has also been divided to inspect another factory in the Na Khok area of ??Samut Sakhon, which is expected to have a pile of cadmium waste as well. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul said that from the inspection and seizure of cadmium waste during the past week. The count was nearly 10,000 tons, accounting for 70 percent of the total cadmium waste transported from places to dry in Samut Sakhon. which he gave to the Department of Industrial Works and the Provincial Industry Office hastened to inspect other areas in Samut Sakhon and nearby provinces that are expected to be collected to wait for transformation or transport to another place and quickly move all seized cadmium waste back to the original landfill. This is to relieve people's anxiety. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Pimpattra" orders carpet inspection for cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon and nearby areas. After finding more than 1,000 tons more From the case in the news in the past that More than 13,000 tonnes of cadmium waste from a factory in Tak province was removed from the area. And approximately 2,500 tons of cadmium residue was found at a factory in Samut Sakhon province, with the remaining more than 10,000 tons not found in the factory area. And on April 6, the Ministry of Industry and police officers More than 6,000 tons of cadmium waste was found in a warehouse near Khlong Kiew, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, which was verified to come from the same source as the factory in Samut Sakhon. By seizing and confiscating and filed a legal action. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, revealed that after the Department of Industrial Works clarified that the said dac-containing zinc residue is considered a Type 3 hazardous substance under the Hazardous Substances Act. Those who possess illegal ly will be prosecuted. Most recently, on the morning of April 7, the Ministry of Industry By the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office The combined forces of the Central Investigation Police and Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division inspected a factory in Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon, which operated a copper casting business. and copper sediment Found a pile of cadmium waste Scattered both inside and outside the building, amounting to more than 1,000 tons, which have been confiscated. and report complaints and accusations with the said factory. In addition, he also ordered the factory Move the waste pile into the entire building. In order to prevent the spread of cadmium residue. At the same time, the Samut Sakhon Provincial Administrative Organization A team of officials has also been divided to inspect another factory in the Na Khok area of ??Samut Sakhon, which is expected to have a pile of cadmium waste as well. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul said that from the inspection and seizure of cadmium waste during the past week. The count was nearly 10,000 tons, accounting for 70 percent of the total cadmium waste transported from places to dry in Samut Sakhon. which he gave to the Department of Industrial Works and the Provincial Industry Office hastened to inspect other areas in Samut Sakhon and nearby provinces that are expected to be collected to wait for transformation or transport to another place and quickly move all seized cadmium waste back to the original landfill. This is to relieve people's anxiety. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Pimpattra" orders carpet inspection for cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon and nearby areas. After finding more than 1,000 tons more From the case in the news in the past that More than 13,000 tonnes of cadmium waste from a factory in Tak province was removed from the area. And approximately 2,500 tons of cadmium residue was found at a factory in Samut Sakhon province, with the remaining more than 10,000 tons not found in the factory area. And on April 6, the Ministry of Industry and police officers More than 6,000 tons of cadmium waste was found in a warehouse near Khlong Kiew, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, which was verified to come from the same source as the factory in Samut Sakhon. By seizing and confiscating and filed a legal action. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, revealed that after the Department of Industrial Works clarified that the said dac-containing zinc residue is considered a Type 3 hazardous substance under the Hazardous Substances Act. Those who possess illegal ly will be prosecuted. Most recently, on the morning of April 7, the Ministry of Industry By the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office The combined forces of the Central Investigation Police and Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division inspected a factory in Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon, which operated a copper casting business. and copper sediment Found a pile of cadmium waste Scattered both inside and outside the building, amounting to more than 1,000 tons, which have been confiscated. and report complaints and accusations with the said factory. In addition, he also ordered the factory Move the waste pile into the entire building. In order to prevent the spread of cadmium residue. At the same time, the Samut Sakhon Provincial Administrative Organization A team of officials has also been divided to inspect another factory in the Na Khok area of ??Samut Sakhon, which is expected to have a pile of cadmium waste as well. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul said that from the inspection and seizure of cadmium waste during the past week. The count was nearly 10,000 tons, accounting for 70 percent of the total cadmium waste transported from places to dry in Samut Sakhon. which he gave to the Department of Industrial Works and the Provincial Industry Office hastened to inspect other areas in Samut Sakhon and nearby provinces that are expected to be collected to wait for transformation or transport to another place and quickly move all seized cadmium waste back to the original landfill. This is to relieve people's anxiety. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Business negotiation forum 'Bangkok Rights Fair' pairs copyright trading businesses from 14 countries for the first time. At the National Book Week Successful beyond expectations Push the buying and selling total to more than 351 million baht, children's books - YA novels. received the most attention Send the work of Thai writers to the world stage Ms. Duangporn Sutthisomboon, Vice President of International Affairs of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT), revealed that the Bangkok Rights Fair 2024 will be the first time that the Bangkok Rights Fair 2024 will be paired to negotiate the sale and exchange of international book and content copyrights. At the 52nd National Book Week and the 22nd International Book Week between 28-30 March 2024, with support from Convention and Exhibition Promotion Office (Public Organization) or TCEB, this negotiation was very successful. There were 35 representatives of book organizations, publishing houses, and foreign copyright agencies fro m 14 countries, and 53 Thai publishing houses, participating in the activity. The atmosphere was lively from the first day. By arranging for participants to rotate and meet all of them in a Business to Business format. While children's and youth books YA novels and romantic love Including general knowledge books and books to enhance knowledge skills (How to) receive special attention. As a result, money has been spent both buying and selling book copyrights of more than 10 million US dollars, or approximately 351 million baht. 'Foreign publishers and agencies that participated in the business matching experience a very high level of satisfaction. and confirmed that he will attend the event again next year As for Thai publishers, they had the opportunity to talk directly and get to know each other and socialize with foreign publishers and leading agencies. Helps reduce negotiations obstacles Increase the opportunity to export Thai book copyrights abroad,' Mr. Suwich said. Mr. Sanjee De Silva, a book busines s owner from England, said that he was successful in participating in negotiations to buy and exchange book rights in the Bangkok Rights Fair activity, paying special attention to children's and youth books, books from Thai and Taiwanese publishers because It has unique content and illustrations that are likely to interest readers in many countries. In addition, they exchanged knowledge and directions on the global book market. This will lead to planning the production of the next book. The 52nd National Book Week and the 22nd International Book Week will be held between 28 March 2024 and 8 April 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Hall 5-7, LG Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Source: Thai News Agency