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Thailand plans to raise rice and crude palm oil reserves for El Niño
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
The Department of Internal Trade plans to increase rice reserves by 30% and crude palm oil reserves by 20% to prepare for El Niño drought risks.
Thai durian sales soar as TikTok live commerce drives demand 
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Thailand’s durian sales have surged online, with TikTok Shop and the DIT driving a 10.6-fold increase through live commerce.
Palm oil price rise requests mount as state checks stock costs
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Officials are scrutinising crude palm oil inventory data after six manufacturers sought approval to increase bottled palm oil prices
Sizzling Temperatures Drive Up Food Costs as Thai Farmers Struggle with Climate Stress
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Extreme heatwaves trigger a surge in livestock production costs and a drop in yields, forcing the Department of Internal Trade to intervene to protect consumers
Trade Department warns shops to obey pricing law
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade has reminded retailers to strictly follow pricing laws, warning of fines and jail terms for overcharging, hoarding and failing to display prices.
Commerce Ministry to expand price-controlled list by 12 items to ease cost-of-living pressure
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade plans to propose adding 12 more goods to the price-controlled list—taking the total to 71—focusing on daily essentials, with the proposal due to go to the Price of Goods and Services Committee on March 25.
Six essentials face tighter price controls as Thailand moves to curb costs
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
The Department of Internal Trade has teamed up with nine major manufacturers to freeze consumer goods prices through April, while six essential items may soon require prior approval before any price increase.
Commerce Ministry steps up checks on gold shops amid sharp price swings
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
Department of Internal Trade is inspecting gold shops nationwide, checking scale accuracy and clear price displays amid sharp gold-price volatility.
DFT clarifies farmer groups can export rice without huge stocks
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
DFT says farmer groups and co-ops may export boxed or packaged milled rice without stockpiles, as DIT revises rules while keeping 100-tonne stocks for larger exporters.
DIT ramps up flood relief in southern Thailand with urgent aid and recovery measures
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is actively assisting flood victims in southern Thailand, providing essential goods, coordinating aid, and rolling out recovery measures for affected businesses.