Commerce To Expand Low-Priced Food Outlets Across The Country

BANGKOK: -- The Commerce Ministry will expand low-price fast-food outlets to cover every province next year. 

It is targeting 5,000 by next year from 1,000 shops in Bangkok and nearby provinces this year.

Director-general of the Internal Trade Department Jintana Chaiyawonnagal said the project to encourage food traders to sell dishes priced at 25-35 baht each would help consumers lower their spending.

The ministry will proceed further with the project if it gets a good response from consumers.

She said it will also support traders who join the project by supplying cheap rice, sugar, sauce, cooking oil, and other raw materials.