Officials visit to monitor the trading situation at Surin fresh market; overall situation is normal and goods are sufficiently supplied.

Officials conducted a monitoring visit to Surin fresh market on April 7 to assess the trading situation and consumer goods supply, reporting that overall conditions remain stable and goods are sufficiently stocked. The inspection, which included a review of pork, chicken, eggs, beef, and vegetables, found no shortages or unreasonable price increases, and the market’s trading activity was described as normal for Phuket.

Price Movements and Market Supply

Inspectors noted that most prices at Surin fresh market were stable, with red chili selling at 40–50 baht per kilogram, Chinese cabbage at 30–40 baht per kilogram, and pork cuts ranging from 150–180 baht per kilogram. Some items showed moderate increases: cucumber rose by 5 baht to 20–25 baht per kilogram, coriander increased by 20 baht to 80–90 baht per kilogram, and limes went up by 1 baht to 5–7 baht each.

Egg prices also saw slight adjustments, with grades 0–3 rising by 0.2 baht per egg and grade 4 by 0.1 baht per egg. Meanwhile, spring onion prices fell by 5 baht to 60–65 baht per kilogram. Officials confirmed that supplies of cooking oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were adequate, with soybean oil priced at 49 baht per litre bottle and LPG holding steady at 1,450 baht for a 48 kg tank.

Oversight and Consumer Protection

Authorities verified that vendors displayed clear price signage as required, allowing consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. The inspection team emphasized the importance of transparent pricing and continued to remind traders of their obligations.

No evidence of price gouging or hoarding was found during the visit, officials said. Trading volumes and retail activity remained consistent with previous weeks, supporting the assessment that the market’s overall situation is normal and supply is sufficient.

Source: https://www.dailynews.co.th/news/5758060/