Nonthaburi, The Department of Internal Trade receives the son of "Seththa-Phumitham" to take care of fruit growers. Coordinate with operators of department stores and gas stations to make contracts to buy and sell mangosteen from farmers in 18 sub-districts, 10 districts, 3 provinces, quantity 22,500 tons, sold through department stores, gas stations and mangosteen caravans. I ask fellow citizens to help and support them wherever they see them. To help farmers Revealed that they have also set up a war room to closely monitor the situation. Where there is a problem, send a horse quickly to handle it immediately. Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade The Ministry of Commerce revealed that the department has implemented the policy of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. who have been ordered to take care of the price of fruit and Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who have ordered fruit management according to fruit management measures for the year 2024, which has a total of 6 guidelines and 25 measures, today in coordination with department store operators retail, wholesale gas station Let's make standard agreements and link production. with mangosteen farmers in Chanthaburi, Trat and Rayong provinces, totaling 18 sub-districts, 10 districts, amounting to 22,500 tons and distributing 1,000 tons through gas stations. Another part will be sent in mangosteen caravans to sell to people in the Bangkok area, another 80 tons. After the mangosteen production contract has been made between the entrepreneur and the farmer. Container caravans, trucks, and pickup trucks have been released that will be distributed to various points, including retail and wholesale department stores across the country. which accelerates the release of production immediately Including going to promote farmers with large plots and quality mangosteen groups. Produce is sold directly and through online channels as well. 'I would like to leave this to the people. If you see mangosteen anywhere, you can buy and eat it right away. It is considered to help fellow farmers who grow mangosteen. Because now it's mangosteen season. The department will continue to take care of prices for farmers. According to Mr. Settha's policy and Mr. Phumtham that gives importance to taking care of fruit growers We will use every measure to help farmers have distribution channels and not be underpriced,' Mr. Wattanasak said. In addition, a war room will be established to monitor the fruit situation. Including fruits from the eastern, southern, northern, and central regions. If any problems are found, they will take care of them immediately. Including coordinating the commerce of all provinces that are sources of fruit production. Visit the area to inspect trading Price situation closely To prevent farmers from being taken advantage of on scales, price suppression, and not posting signs showing the purchase price. If seen, you can report it to the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569. Officials will be sent to investigate. And if any mistake is found, legal action will be taken immediately.-514 Source: Thai News Agency