Commerce Ministry’s Major Plan

Commerce Ministry’s Major Plan
Stabilizing Markets, Driving Growth, and Addressing Agricultural Challenges

Product Price Control Measures
- Flexible control of selected products
- Strict enforcement and price negotiations
- Fair and market-oriented approach for both producers and consumers

Palm Oil Export Policy: No Ban, Only Allowance
- Prevent domestic shortages
- Promote biodiesel usage
- Manage palm oil prices during an upward trend

Law Enforcement on 4 Essential Product Groups
- Oil, medicines, transportation, and sugar
- No direct price controls imposed
- Close monitoring to ensure prices comply with government guidelines

Fertilizer Supply Situation
- 64% of supply currently available in the market
- Risk of urea shortage by mid-May
- Close monitoring of prices and production costs
- No requests for price increases so far

Agricultural Infrastructure Reform
- Aromatic Coconut: Establishing community packing houses to prevent oversupply
- Durian: Expanding into new markets in China
- Rice: Promoting GI-certified rice and health-focused rice for value addition

Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Shareholding
- Cases reduced by 60% in the first three months
- Continued strict law enforcement

Advancing Trade Negotiations
- Ongoing negotiations with the US and Europe
- Expanding export opportunities for Thai agricultural products