snoop1130 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Large discounts on consumer goods until June 30 By The Nation In a move to help people affected by the Covid-19 crisis, the Commerce Ministry has decided to reduce the price of 72 consumer products by between 5 and 58 per cent. Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Thursday (April 16) that the new discounts will run from today until June 30. The products in the list include rice, palm oil, instant noodles, milk, frozen food, condiments, toilet paper, talcum powder, toothpaste, toothbrush, sanitary napkins, soap, shampoo, face cleansers, detergent and dishwashing liquid among others. Wattanasak Sur-iam, deputy director-general of the Department of Internal Trade, said the drop in petrol price has not contributed to the discounts, because logistics cost has only dropped by between 1 and 3 per cent. “It is our intention to alleviate people’s hardship during this period and help the public. The price of petrol is not related to this,” he said. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30386127 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-04-16 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted April 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The products in the list include rice, palm oil, instant noodles, milk, frozen food, condiments, toilet paper, talcum powder, toothpaste, toothbrush, sanitary napkins, soap, shampoo, face cleansers, detergent and dishwashing liquid among others. reduce the cost of beer ; o wait.... 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaphase Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I bought 10 fresh eggs today at the local mom and pop. 40 baht. Well happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted April 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2020 If you are Thai and have no job and no money you won't be able to buy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 All well and good assuming that retailers pass on the savings. One of the biggest problems at the moment is that fresh markets (at least where the missus lives) are being forced to close. She has no access to fresh pork, chicken and fish other than the local Big C and even then they are selling out early every day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted April 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2020 News Flash. Thailand to give Bt5000 for 3 months to millions of people put out of work. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted April 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The products in the list include rice, palm oil, instant noodles, milk, frozen food, condiments, toilet paper, IIRC didn't NCC1701A buy a year's worth of toilet paper for his 'bolt hole' when all this started? Between 5 and 58 percent discount. I bet that could be worth a month of bar fines for him. Edited April 16, 2020 by bluesofa grammar 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvetsKram Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, dinsdale said: News Flash. Thailand to give Bt5000 for 3 months to millions of people put out of work. You're funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeyoujimmy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, dinsdale said: News Flash. Thailand to give Bt5000 for 3 months to millions of people put out of work. News Flash there were many more millions out of work that got nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted April 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2020 Does the government regulate the prices of these goods, as in socialist states? How can they and not the manufactures reduce the prices? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, justaphase said: I bought 10 fresh eggs today at the local mom and pop. 40 baht. Well happy. size? Grade 2 eggs have always been 5 for 20 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Yikes, cheap toilet paper. The smuggling industry will be massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Why not include condoms? You know, people stuck at home, bored, but not able to afford further offspring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, YetAnother said: reduce the cost of beer ; o wait.... Or just start selling it again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprq Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: Does the government regulate the prices of these goods, as in socialist states? How can they and not the manufactures reduce the prices? Exactly my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 You need to be clean before you die of hunger by the look of it ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLS Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: Does the government regulate the prices of these goods, as in socialist states? How can they and not the manufactures reduce the prices? VAT and excise tax exemption? Subsidies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: Does the government regulate the prices of these goods, as in socialist states? How can they and not the manufactures reduce the prices? That's a very good question. As far as I know the PM doesn't have his S. 44 power any longer. So, how does the government order retailers to give discounts up to 58%? Even removing VAT would just reduce the prices by 7%. Are there Government stores where people can get these bargains? Looking on the Tesco Lotus, Big C, and Tops supermarkets websites I don't see any discounts that weren't already offered before today. Smells like a load of 'pony'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Market economy: filled my car for 400 baht instead of 900. Watch beer and wine prices after a month or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinhp Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: If you are Thai and have no job and no money you won't be able to buy No but thanks for those who buy for them or make meals for them It's good for them in there effort to help many. You must open your eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, martinhp said: No but thanks for those who buy for them or make meals for them It's good for them in there effort to help many. You must open your eyes get on Facebook it will truly open your eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell17au Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Alcohol prices are to triple when allowed to buy again because those drunken, dirty, trouble making farangs will pay anything for their stupid alcohol. The stupid, dirty, alcohol laden farangs will pay the difference for the discount goods for the people of Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 18 hours ago, seeyoujimmy said: News Flash there were many more millions out of work that got nothing. My Mrs for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Tongue Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 This is what Venezuela started doing a couple of years ago, ordering merchants to lower prices on food and goods below what they wholesaled at in order to keep the people quiet. Too many parallels. This will not end well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said: This is what Venezuela started doing a couple of years ago, ordering merchants to lower prices on food and goods below what they wholesaled at in order to keep the people quiet. Too many parallels. This will not end well. Future of baht.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuelan_bolívar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoutfella Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/16/2020 at 10:33 PM, sammieuk1 said: You need to be clean before you die of hunger by the look of it ???? And don't forget to brush ones teeth...whether you have eaten or not! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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