{
  "id": 9923013,
  "title": "Supajee orders provincial commerce offices to keep flood-hit areas supplied and prices in check",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/supajee-orders-provincial-commerce-offices-to-keep-flood-hit-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:45:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/calamity/2026/09/26/supajee-orders-provincial-commerce-offices-to-keep-flood-hit-areas-supplied-and-prices-in-check/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok, September 26, 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun has directed provincial commerce offices to maintain a steady supply of essential goods and prevent price hikes in regions impacted by flooding. On September 26, Supajee announced that the Commerce Ministry is monitoring heavy rains and flooding across the nation, and has instructed agencies to prevent supply shortages and price surges. The ministry is working with businesses to ensure essential goods reach affected areas. Provincial commerce offices across the country have been ordered to closely monitor the supply and pricing of essential goods and report on resident needs. This will enable the ministry to rapidly coordinate aid and direct supplies to where they are needed. The ministry has previously utilized this method during floods, with provincial commerce offices collaborating with wholesalers, retailers, and local businesses to restock supplies. Any logistical issues needing extra assistance should be reported to the ministry. The public can file complaints about unfair prices, shortages, hoarding, or businesses not displaying prices with the Department of Internal Trade hotline at 1569 or their provincial commerce office. Officials will investigate complaints and take legal action as necessary.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — 26 September 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun has instructed provincial commerce offices to ensure essential goods remain available and reasonably priced in areas affected by flooding. Supajee said on 26 September that the Commerce Ministry is closely monitoring heavy rainfall and flooding across the country and has instructed relevant […] The post…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}