BANGKOK (NNT) – At this time of the year, the shopping atmosphere is usually lively. However, this year, it may somewhat different due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Products that are increasing in popularity are those used to care for health, such as face masks and sanitizer gels.

At Sampheng Market, as well as the usual fare, like decorations for New Year’s events, dolls, etc. there are also face masks, hand sanitizers, disinfecting alcohol, hand creams and temperature measuring devices.

People who bought gifts at Sampheng market said they purchased face shields for their relatives and family members, due to the second wave of COVID-19.

The vendors at Sampheng market admitted that, this year, the market is quieter than las, but they can still sell their products. Shops selling COVID-19 protective equipment see brisk trade.

The people of Songkhla are aware of the second wave of COVID-19. As a result, some people have returned to pharmacies in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, to buy more face masks, but there has been no hoarding. Meanwhile, sanitizer gel is still selling normally. The pharmacies confirm that products in stock are still sufficient to meet the customers’ demand, but have been preparing to order more in order to meet any increase in demand.

According to the survey, face mask prices were found to be at the standard level, because they are controlled products for which the price cannot be above 2.5 baht per piece and 125 baht per box. Vendors who are found to be selling overpriced face masks will be subject to a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht or imprisonment for not more than seven years or both. Therefore, people do not have to be worried and hoard face masks as they can still buy them as usual.

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The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) today approved the roll out of a comprehensive set of incentives covering all major aspects of the electric vehicles (EV) supply chain, with a focus on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), local production of critical parts, and the inclusion of commercial vehicles of all sizes as well as ships.

New Package for EV

The new promotion package, which replaces the first EV package which expired in 2018, covers a comprehensive range of electrical vehicles, namely passenger cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, tricycles, and ships.

Incentive schemes for these different types of electric vehicles can be summarized as follows:

Four wheelers

Qualified projects with a total investment package worth at least 5 billion baht will be granted a 3-year tax holidays for PHEVs, but as for BEVs, an 8-year corporate income tax exemption period will be offered and will be extendable in case of R&D investment/expenditures.

As for qualified projects with total investment worth less than 5 billion baht, 3-year tax holidays will be granted on PHEVs and BEVs, but the tax holidays period for BEVs can be extended if the project meets the set requirements, such as production commencement by 2022, additional part production, minimum…

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BANGKOK (NNT) – The Department of Fisheries is lending a hand to seafood vendors and farmers impacted by the recent outbreak of COVID-19 which has dampened demand, by stepping up health and sanitation checks to bolster consumer confidence.

The Department of Fisheries has launched the “Standardized Thai Marine Animals Against COVID-19” activity, in association with the private sector and seafood farmers, setting up a sales venue at its headquarters to present crab, shrimp and different types of fish, which have been proven safe, enhance consumer confidence. The event was launched with department Director-General Meesak Pakdikong demonstrating the safety of seafood by cooking and eating shrimp.

The Director-General assured the safety of seafood, despite the spread of COVID-19, explaining that the virus is transmitted via the respiratory system and that marine animals do not have the same anatomy. He reminded that Thai fisheries also adhere to GAP standards and that the department closely monitors food safety, from production to retail.

The event drew a large number of interested shoppers, many remarking that they wish to support seafood merchants.

The department has affirmed that seafood is safe for consumption if it meets set standards and is properly washed and cooked.

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