BANGKOK, 6 August 2014 – The Ministry of Commerce is looking to gain the cooperation of at least 1,000 food shops in Bangkok in selling reasonably-priced dishes at between 25 and 35 baht, in an effort to reduce the cost of living.
Department of Internal Trade Director-general Chintana Chaiyawannakan said on Tuesday the pilot project, which will be expanded to cover other provinces if proven successful, will be launched on Friday. About 300 food shops have already entered into collaboration with the department. The aim is to increase this number to no less than 1,000 by the end of this month.
Under the collaboration, food shops will be supplied with raw materials that are priced lower than those in the market; the shops, in turn, will be able to reduce their selling prices thanks to the lower cost. The shops that partake in the scheme will sell ten dishes at prices between 25 and 35 baht.
The Internal Trade Department is looking to implement this project in areas outside Bangkok next month.
