Ministry launches price-fixing blitzThe Internal Trade Department has uncovered multiple violations after checking fuel stations and markets, warning that unjustified hikes will face legal action. The Commerce Ministry has inspected more than 2,300 businesses nationwide to curb price manipulation and ensure fair pricing, uncovering multiple violations amid volatile energy costs. Yanee Srimanee, deputy director-general of the Internal Trade Department, on Sunday outlined intensified efforts to oversee prices, production costs and supply levels. Additional inspections followed public complaints submitted via the department's 1569 hotline, totalling 300 cases: 53 in Bangkok and 247 in other provinces. The ministry is also encouraging consumers to report affordable outlets and suspicious pricing practices.

Source: Bangkok Post March 22, 2026 23:33 UTC