Ministry unveils cost-of-living helpA vendor sells pork in Nonthaburi province. File photo: Pattarapong ChatpattarasillThe Commerce Ministry has unveiled a broad package of cost-of-living relief measures, including discounts of up to 50% on consumer goods from April 1, tighter oversight of fertiliser prices, and accelerated efforts to reduce farmers' production costs. Discounts of up to 50% will be available nationwide under the "Thai Helps Thais–Blue Flag" campaign, which begins on Wednesday. The ministry has also stepped up inspections of fertiliser prices following complaints from farmers in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Retail prices are typically about double the farm-gate rate, implying around 144 baht per kilogramme, though some markets have reported 170–180 baht.

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2026 22:08 UTC