Food prices lower than last year, department chief says

[Lite Beer]

Food prices lower than last year, department chief says

BANGKOK: -- Market prices of vegetables and meat have fluctuated as fishing boats have mostly stopped fishing for fear of facing crackdown by government on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).

But even the fluctuation of prices, they remain 5-15% lower than same period last year, according to the survey of the Department of Internal Trade.

Mr Boonyarit Kalayanamit, director-general of the Department of Internal Trade, said prices of vegetable and meat have recently fluctuated.

But he said the vegetable and meat prices were 5-15 percent less than last year.

He said consumers might feel that their expenditure has recently gone up but it might be because they have spent more on medical treatment, electricity, water and telephone expenses while their income remained the same.

He said the department has deployed 50 officials to survey food prices at fresh markets and retail shops everyday and so far they have found that food prices have remained normal.

However he asked people to file complaint over unfair trade to the Commerce Ministry’s hotline number 1569 if they feel prices were unusually raised by traders.

Prices survey at fresh markets in Bangkok found that there were no shortage of seafood although sizes of cockles, mussels and clams put on sell appeared to be smaller.

But prices of most vegetables remained high with those of cabbage and coriander adjusted upward.

However this was attributed to the ongoing drought problem that reduced outputs of cabbage and coriander.

Lime was only few vegetables whose prices fall due to abundant supply during its peak season.

The prices of meats mostly remained the same with pork price at 150 baht per kilogramme.

But prices of seafood, meanwhile, rise slightly following the government’s crackdown against illegal fishing, forcing thousands of fishing boats to stop fishing.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/food-prices-lower-than-last-year-department-chief-says

-- Thai PBS 2015-07-11

[Anthony5]

Food prices are lower but they are higher, and they are the same price as last year but they are higher, and they are also lower but they remain high because they are not low.

I think I will look for a job at Thai PBS.

[Thai at Heart]

What a poor effort at a lie.

[Camelot]

Clearly he doesn't do his own shopping or visit supermarkets.

I suggest he does some comparison shopping at Villa.

[ignis]

Do they ever go shopping ?? guess there reading something someone wrote that also has no idea....

Last week went shopping at Big C Extra on Thursday, noticed later the [total value 1,180 baht] Big C vouchers I had would ran out on the 5th so went again on Saturday [never been at a weekend before in over 11 years ] the prices had gone up a lot in 2 days..

As for Pork was 145 baht Thursday [as bought 20 kg], same cut on Sat was 185 baht, most rice had gone up by 20 baht, even yoghurt 4 pack [100% NO new stock as still the same short use by date] was 49 baht, but Sat was 54 baht for Maiji.

Question is the weekend + 1st of the month normal for higher prices ? as prices so say have not gone up ??

[clockman]

I remember Yingluck, saying that higher prices were in the mind!

[djjamie]

Current governments excuse for inflation - "consumers might feel that their expenditure has recently gone up but it might be because they have spent more on medical treatment, electricity, water and telephone expenses while their income remained the same"

Previous governments excuse for inflation - "When it comes to the prices of the goods they buy, Thai people have an overactive imagination. The cost of living is not surging out of control and the perception that it is lies basically in people’s minds and not reality. The floods and the hot weather, when combined could make people feel that product prices are more expensive. The weather was hot in April and it was a month with high expenses such as tuition fees. When these factors are combined, it is possible to think that goods prices are higher"

Same excuse said differently and holding the majority in contempt. The Thai people just take it though. If a PM in Australia said the above it would be all over the news stations, he would be pulled up on it on Q&A on the ABC. There would be long interviews questioning his fitness for the role as PM. The opposition would cast doubt on the way the country is headed when a PM can state this as fact. There would be a split in the party and a vote of no confidence would ensue removing him from the position of PM. Of course that is a real democracy though and why reform is needed in Thailand.

But currently these people are never held to account for spewing rubbish like this and when reform is enacted these people should be held accountable.

[slapout]

another government lackey on expense account. price change means nothing to him unless he forks out for basket for family to give to monks or family birthday, etc. in reality he probanly claims all family social affairs as business/govt expense as they are drawing a salary, consultant fee, etc from tax payer contribution to national budget spending.by Department of internal trade.

Another group who makes about as much contribution as TAT for the welfare and good of the general population of Thailand.

[cmsally]

I have seen some very creative selling going in. Logically a big bottle of toilet cleaner would be less, per ml, but NOooo substantially cheaper to buy smaller bottles. I have seen "3 packs" where its cheaper to buy individual items and refills that work out more expensive than buying another bottle of the stuff. Mind boggling !!

You have to know where to shop for what. Bet the minister doesn't do his own shopping!

[h90]

He might be right, because the dramatic rise of food prices is longer ago than 1 year.

[wabothai]

no, they are not. Go do your own shopping mr Hiso

[ivorwin]

try livin in oz ref prices

[ivorwin]

cheap as chips here love it

[BritTim]

He said consumers might feel that their expenditure has recently gone up but it might be because they have spent more on medical treatment, electricity, water and telephone expenses while their income remained the same.

Consumers probably feel their expenditure has recently gone up because (in spite of oil price decreases) they spend more for the same products and services. The department chief instructing his subordinates on how to report local market prices does nothing to control what consumers actually need to pay.

[elgordo38]

Food prices are lower but they are higher, and they are the same price as last year but they are higher, and they are also lower but they remain high because they are not low.

I think I will look for a job at Thai PBS.

Its obvious this guy never does the shopping. Prices are going up especially milk and eggs fresh fruit 50% ST and tuk tuks are starting at higher levels before coming down to reality. I am sure they trap some johnny come latelies. Packaging is getting smaller with less in the package. It the same tune that is being sung around the globe it just he is late getting to the propaganda party. "Come dance with me lets fly to the moon"

[trainman34014]

Almost everything has gone UP. I keep records of expenditure for everything and although there are some seasonal fluctuations in fruit and veg' at the markets, the Supermarkets continue to hike everything they can. I have just returned from seven weeks in Britain and Supermarket prices are for the most part cheaper than Thailand on the majority of items.

[weegee]

Bottle of Beer has gone up.....

Besides, anything thats not changed it's price, is now sold in smaller packs, mostly filled with air to expand and look larger....cant waste all those containers can we?....

[Fat Haggis]

Current governments excuse for inflation - "consumers might feel that their expenditure has recently gone up but it might be because they have spent more on medical treatment, electricity, water and telephone expenses while their income remained the same"

Previous governments excuse for inflation - "When it comes to the prices of the goods they buy, Thai people have an overactive imagination. The cost of living is not surging out of control and the perception that it is lies basically in peoples minds and not reality. The floods and the hot weather, when combined could make people feel that product prices are more expensive. The weather was hot in April and it was a month with high expenses such as tuition fees. When these factors are combined, it is possible to think that goods prices are higher"

Same excuse said differently and holding the majority in contempt. The Thai people just take it though. If a PM in Australia said the above it would be all over the news stations, he would be pulled up on it on Q&A on the ABC. There would be long interviews questioning his fitness for the role as PM. The opposition would cast doubt on the way the country is headed when a PM can state this as fact. There would be a split in the party and a vote of no confidence would ensue removing him from the position of PM. Of course that is a real democracy though and why reform is needed in Thailand.

But currently these people are never held to account for spewing rubbish like this and when reform is enacted these people should be held accountable.

No way!! Are you really criticising this Junta member?

Get the skis out lads, hell has frozen over!!

Edited July 11, 2015 by Fat Haggis

[djjamie]

Current governments excuse for inflation - "consumers might feel that their expenditure has recently gone up but it might be because they have spent more on medical treatment, electricity, water and telephone expenses while their income remained the same"

Previous governments excuse for inflation - "When it comes to the prices of the goods they buy, Thai people have an overactive imagination. The cost of living is not surging out of control and the perception that it is lies basically in peoples minds and not reality. The floods and the hot weather, when combined could make people feel that product prices are more expensive. The weather was hot in April and it was a month with high expenses such as tuition fees. When these factors are combined, it is possible to think that goods prices are higher"

Same excuse said differently and holding the majority in contempt. The Thai people just take it though. If a PM in Australia said the above it would be all over the news stations, he would be pulled up on it on Q&A on the ABC. There would be long interviews questioning his fitness for the role as PM. The opposition would cast doubt on the way the country is headed when a PM can state this as fact. There would be a split in the party and a vote of no confidence would ensue removing him from the position of PM. Of course that is a real democracy though and why reform is needed in Thailand.

But currently these people are never held to account for spewing rubbish like this and when reform is enacted these people should be held accountable.

No way!! Are you really criticising this Junta member?

Get the skis out lads, hell has frozen over!!

My criticism is not based on affiliations. It is based on moral, ethical, lawful, just and democratic principles. (yes, yes elections as well)

It just seems it is based on affiliations because the red shirts never seem to fulfil the requirements I hold dear.

Enjoy your weekend my friend.

[Fat Haggis]

You too young man ?

[masquerade]

Boring, pathetic crap that the media keeps feeding us instead of real news. As long as someone keeps giving them a soapbox they will keep on pedaling this <deleted>. Here's a thought, explain to these idiots that unless it is newsworthy it won't get coverage and maybe hint to them that Thainess and face saving is on the way out, its use by date has expired much like them.

And glory be, what comments do we get n this forum? Everyone explaining there supermarket bill is climbing, but I really think we all know that, and, low and behold, cannot discuss a subject without the red yellow issue.

Really people isn't it time for some constructive comments, criticism and facts, or is that pushing the boundaries of the IQ level? I am now open for the usual pathetic comeback from most of you, so have a good time if it makes you feel better, and oh! yes, it does insult my intelligence.

[Torrens54]

Obviously doesn't shop at Makro, Big C or Rimping.

[Pond Life]

The goverments in Europe & America are telling their sheeple the same thing.

[sprq]

Ha ha ha. Another official joker.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

But he said the vegetable and meat prices were 5-15 percent less than last year.

What a crock of SH*****!!! No way in the world.

[bamnutsak]

Net, net: limes are cheaper.