Nonthaburi, July 29-Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, together with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board and the Office of the National Security Council of Thailand, closely inspect Sangkhaphan Shops during the Buddhist Lent day. Emphasize that entrepreneurs must clearly put up signs, find fraudulent prices, poor quality products. will be prosecuted While the number of complaints through 1569 is still high. It's the original story, not closing the label, showing the price is not accurate.
Mr. Udom Srisomsong, deputy director general of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that because it was close to Asalha Bucha Day and the Buddhist Lent. which is an important day for Buddhism Buddhist people Popular to go to the temple to make merit and offer food to monks. and offering candles to pledge the Buddhist Lent according to the tradition The Department of Internal Trade has therefore joined forces with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division (BOC) to monitor the situation on the price of the Thai Thamma offerings. and candles of shops selling various monks From visiting the area to inspect the shop that sells monks around Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon District, which is an important source of product distribution Entrepreneurs cooperate well in complying with the law properly. There is a clear display of selling prices, openly, so that consumers can compare prices before making a purchase decision. Haven't found opportunistic behavior to increase the selling price.
However, overall the selling price is not different from last year, the price remains stable. while consumers can choose to buy a variety of products The selling price depends on the type, size and number of products that are brought into the set. Offerings set prices range from 65-2,800 baht, Buddhist Lent candles, couple packs, prices range from 160-6,500 baht and 220-5,800 baht per tree. The department has sent inspectors to inspect. Closely examine the shops that sell monks and general department stores. In addition to what is already done on a regular basis. To create fairness for consumers to buy products and prevent traders from seizing the opportunity to increase product prices without reasonable grounds.
However, Thai Dharma clothing, offerings, consumer products are available in many types and prices. Therefore, people are advised to compare prices and quality before making a purchase decision. If the price and quantity of goods or services are not fair, Complaints can be made at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or provincial commercial offices across the country. Fairness will be checked. and if found to have committed an offense, strict legal action will be taken. If the price tag is not displayed, a fine of not more than 10,000 baht will be imposed. Hoarding goods and refusing to sell them is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or a fine of not more than 140,000 baht, or both.
In addition, if looking at the number of complaints via the hotline 1569, from January 1 to July 26, 2023, there were a total of 2,262 complaints from consumers, an increase of 21% or 388 from the same period last year. 1,167 items were incorrectly labeled, 501 items were sold, 501 items were sold, 131 items were mismatched with retail prices, and the rest were other matters. The department has taken legal action against many traders who have committed offenses including warnings, fines or imprisonment. But in the past, the repeated offenses of fathers and vendors were still found in various places. Some areas are the same, so the department has already listed a group of merchants who often commit repeated offenses. Take legal proceedings, both imprisonment and fines, to continue further.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency