The government is advancing price controls on 66 goods and services, adding 5 new items: soybean meal, white snapper fish, young coconut and related products, soy sauce, and fish sauce, aiming to support the public’s cost of living and prevent excessive profiteering from trade.
On 23 June 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Lalida Perdivattana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, announced that the Cabinet approved the designation of a total of 66 controlled goods and services, divided into 61 goods and 5 services. This follows the resolution of the Central Committee on the Prices of Goods and Services (CCPGS), to ensure continuous price control measures that can promptly support the public’s cost of living.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson stated that this list consolidates previously approved controlled goods and services by the Cabinet and announced by the CCPGS earlier, along with the addition of five new controlled goods: soybean meal, white snapper fish, young coconut and related products, soy sauce, and fish sauce. The inclusion of soy sauce and fish sauce involves separating them from the 'seasoning sauce' category to provide clearer price regulation that better reflects market conditions.
The designation of controlled goods and services is carried out under the Price of Goods and Services Act B.E. 2542 (1999), which authorizes the CCPGS, with Cabinet approval, to declare controlled goods and services to prevent unfair pricing, sales, or trade conditions. The list must be reviewed at least once a year.
Ms. Lalida added that the government prioritizes managing prices of essential goods and services that affect people's daily lives, especially amid fluctuating production costs and market conditions. Designating controlled goods and services enables the government to monitor situations, regulate prices, prevent consumer exploitation, and ensure sufficient supply to meet demand.
“The government confirms it will appropriately use legal mechanisms to support the public’s cost of living, maintain fairness for consumers, businesses, and farmers, and create price stability for the overall economy.”