NONTHABURI, Feb 6 (TNA) – The Commerce Ministry will sell 10 million face masks to public members this month, starting at the ministry in Nonthaburi this Saturday.
After public complaints of shortage of face masks, Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit said his ministry will sell face masks to people on Feb 8 from 9 am.
The sales are limited to 10 pieces per person.
Face masks will be also distributed through Blue-Flag stores to other provinces. The ministry targets to distribute 10 million face masks nationwide by the end of this month, he said.
The prices are from 2.50-5 baht a piece, depending on the quality. Initially, two million face masks will be sold on the second week of this month.
Any shops who sell overpriced face masks or reject to sell them can be punishable by a 140,000 – baht fine or/and up to seven years in prison. Complaints can be filed to the hotline of the Internal Trade Department at 1569. (TNA)
