Supply shops in Muang Phichit were buzzing with crowds of people buying uniforms, priced at Bt220-Bt270 for a primary level outfit. Retailer Sukanya Ongworawuth, 70, said there weren’t as many parents and children as she had last year because the big malls are also discounting uniform prices now. The Commerce Ministry’s Department of Internal Trade last month added student uniforms to a list of around 200 “sensitive” items that should be monitored to ensure fair pricing. It’s been common in the past for uniform prices to jump just ahead of new semesters. The ministry has also joined 13,000 malls and stand-alone stores selling uniforms and stationery at 30-70-per-cent discounts through May 10.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 07, 2018 05:26 UTC