The Department of Internal Trade has asked shopping malls and retail stores to stock up on necessary goods to meet consumer demand as the third COVID-19 outbreak remains volatile.
Department Director-General Wattanasak Sur-iam said the department wants to make sure there are enough goods for sale at supermarkets as people are likely to buy and stock up on food and other necessary products as they try to avoid leaving their home.
He said wholesalers and retailers confirmed that there are enough products for sale so customers don’t need to hoard, adding that the department also asked operators of online food delivery platforms not to increase their service prices. (NNT)
