Nonthaburi, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade. Collaborate with intra-provincial trade and provincial commerce The entire central region has mobilized to inspect weighing and measuring machines and purchase rice at rice mills throughout the country, preparing for the season of rice production coming to the market.

Second Lieutenant Chakra Yodmanee, deputy director-general of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that he has ordered both central and regional weights and measures officials. Mobilize to inspect rice trading scales and paddy moisture meters. used in rice buying centers and mills throughout the country Because now is the rice harvest season. This is in accordance with the policy of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce. who has ordered the Department of Internal Trade to closely monitor the rice situation Including to create fairness for farmers Maintain standards in purchasing agricultural products. and prevent the use of inaccurate weights and measures in the trading of agricultural products.

This is from field visits to inspect rice scales and moisture meters throughout the country. Between 27 October – 2 November 2023, a total of 192 cases, 399 scales were found to be accurate and accurate, 396 scales and 3 were incorrect. This was the case where the scales did not have a certification mark. The officials have already taken legal action. Weights and Measures officials have been instructed to go to the area to inspect the purchase of agricultural products continuously, whether during the harvest season or outside the harvest season.

“I would like to emphasize this to entrepreneurs purchasing agricultural products throughout the country. Strictly comply with the law. Using accurate and certified scales. If not followed, there will be an offense according to Weights and Measures Act B.E. 2542 (1999) in the case of using weights and measures Those who do not have a certification mark or certification expired in the sale of goods are liable to imprisonment for 6 months, a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both. And in the case of cheating on a scale or using a scale that has been altered, you will be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 7 years and a fine not exceeding 280,000 baht. It was found that the scale was used incorrectly. The purchase price has been pressed below the market price. Do not close the sign showing the purchase price. Purchase does not match the price shown. or not being treated fairly in selling produce Complaints can be filed at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or via the Line application @MR.DIT or provincial commercial offices nationwide,” said Second Lieutenant Chakra.

Source: Thai News Agency