Wittayakorn acknowledged, however, that promotions on some products had been discontinued, causing prices to edge up.
Retailers and wholesalers were also asked to take turns offering promotions on selected products.
Wittayakorn said that in fiscal year 2026, the Department of Internal Trade had operated through four main approaches:
Managing agricultural output through advance planning, strengthening cooperation, reducing low-quality products and seeking opportunities for new channels and trade.
Using value-chain mechanisms for four products: feed maize, oil palm, cassava and bananas.
Supporting farmers in building sustainability, including the Khao Praneet project and setting up a central purchasing point for coconuts.
Reducing living costs through Thong Fah (Blue Flag) fairs and the Thais Help Thais Plus programme, which reduced the cost-of-living burden by THB816.54 million.
