The government is responding to heavy rains. "Supachai" has ordered commerce offices nationwide to ensure there are no shortages and prices remain affordable. Efforts are underway to replenish stock in flood-affected areas to meet the needs of the public.
On 26 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Lalida Pertwivatana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, stated that the government is closely monitoring heavy rainfall and flooding in several areas. Supachai Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, has directed the Ministry of Commerce to prepare to manage the supply and pricing of essential goods, emphasizing the key principle of “no shortages and affordable prices,” while coordinating with operators to deliver needed goods to affected areas.
Ms. Lalida added that Supachai has instructed provincial commerce offices nationwide to closely track local conditions, including the quantity and prices of essential goods, affected areas, and public demand. This will enable central authorities to coordinate assistance and ensure rapid delivery of goods, especially to locations where transportation is disrupted or demand rises.
At the same time, provincial commerce offices are to coordinate with wholesale and retail stores and local operators to prepare and replenish essential goods stocks sufficiently to meet public demand. If transportation or distribution issues arise, they must immediately report to the Ministry of Commerce to facilitate swift coordination and support for delivering goods to those areas.
"During flood impacts, it is crucial to prevent shortages or unjustified price increases of essential goods. Therefore, provincial commerce offices have been instructed to closely monitor supply, prices, and distribution. If demand increases in any area, they must promptly coordinate with operators to replenish stocks in a timely manner," Ms. Lalida said.
Furthermore, if the public encounters unfair pricing, shortages, hoarding, or failure to display prices, they can report these issues to the Department of Internal Trade hotline at 1569 or to provincial commerce offices nationwide, so authorities can investigate and take legal action as necessary.