Prices will be kept down as long as possible, says minister

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit says consumer prices will be kept down as long as possible, speaking after the regular cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)

The Commerce Ministry will ensure that prices of consumer goods are kept down for as long as possible, also taking producers' needs into account, the commerce minister said on Tuesday.

Jurin Laksanawisit said the ministry was trying to control prices to minimise the impact on consumers. However, manufacturers and farmers must also be taken care of.