Commerce Ministry asks businesses to freeze prices to help consumers

17 Sept 23:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Commerce Ministry's Internal Trade Department has requested businesses to freeze prices of goods, anticipating a potential increase in the minimum wage.
Officials state that the proposed 400 baht/day minimum wage hike should not significantly impact goods prices, as wages constitute only one element of overall production costs.
The department is monitoring flood impacts on vegetable supplies and has ordered the opening of 22 new outlets across 11 provinces to ensure consumers can purchase vegetables at reasonable prices, especially during the upcoming vegetarian festival.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.