Nonthaburi, Director General of the Department of Internal Trade. Green light to adjust fresh milk prices Only the cost of raw milk increased. But I would like to wait for the business operator to submit a request for a price increase to the Department of Internal Trade to consider again. Emphasize that the department is ready to take care of all parties fairly in order to relieve the burden of living expenses for the people. ?Mr. Wattanasak Suea-iam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that in the case of the Dairy and Milk Products Committee (Milk Board), chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has announced an increase in the price of raw cow milk from 20.50 baht/kg. to 22.75 baht/kg. or Increased by 2.25 baht/kg, resulting in higher production costs of fresh milk and dairy products. And it appears in the news that companies producing and distributing fresh milk and dairy products are calling on the department. Consider adjusting the price for both the cost of raw cow milk and other costs as well. Therefore, the Department of Internal Trade Had a joint meeting with the Thai Dairy Food Industry Association. Dairy and Food Industry Association Production and distribution companies There were representatives from the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand (DPO), Secretary of the Milk Board, also attending the meeting. However, A meeting of companies producing and distributing fresh milk and dairy products asked the Department of Internal Trade to consider adjusting the selling price of fresh milk and products in accordance with the Milk Board resolution and asked to consider other costs. which is also higher, which the Department has acknowledged and has explained the government's policy that wants to reduce the burden of living expenses on the citizens In this matter, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce The policy has been given that there must be a balance for all parties. The Department wil l continue to adhere to the original principle of increasing only the cost of raw cow milk that has increased according to the resolution of the Milk Board, which will be considered according to the proportion of use. Raw milk in each product and according to package size only. The operator is aware of the policy and understands the said situation. For requesting a price adjustment Producing companies must provide proof of purchase of raw cow milk. at a price consistent with the announcement of the Milk Board (not less than 22.75 baht/kg) and must also submit information on the proportion of raw cow milk used. Because each brand of fresh milk and milk products, each formula may use different proportions of raw cow's milk. The granting of permission will be based on the actual higher cost of raw cow's milk. which must be considered on a case-by-case basis? A news report from the Ministry of Commerce stated that If the entrepreneur can apply for a price adjustment by referring to the Milk Board resolution m entioned above, the milk product Items that can request a price adjustment include UHT milk, pasteurized milk, and sterilized milk. But the price adjustment It will depend on the proportion of raw milk used, such as fresh milk, which will affect the price more than other types. Initially, this raw milk price adjustment should average 40-50 satang per box. Standard packing size 225 milliliters etc. Source: Thai News Agency