Price controls remain in effect
The internal Trade Department insisted yesterday that prices of food and consumer goods are still being controlled by the Commerce Ministry despite martial law. Director-general Somchart Soithong said yesterday that the departme nt is closely monitoring prices at present. If any traders unfairly raise prices, they could be subject to seven years in jail and/or a Bt140,000
fine. If any traders hoard goods for on reason, they would also be subject to five years in jail and/or Bt200,000 fine.